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A plate of habanero lime rice
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Habanero Lime Rice

Step away from boring plain white rice and try this habanero lime rice with habanero, jalapeno, cilantro and lime.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: cilantro, dairy free, easy side, habanero, Healthy, jalapeno, lime, low calorie, rice, side dish, vegetarian, white rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 207kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 1 habanero minced
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and both peppers. Sautee until the peppers have begun to char. Add the rice, salt and water and increase the heat to high. When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow to cook, without removing the lid, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add in the cilantro and lime juice. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Sodium: 591mg | Calcium: 22mg | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Vitamin A: 130IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 70mg | Calories: 207kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 4g | Protein: 4g | Carbohydrates: 39g | Iron: 0.5mg