Chipotle cilantro lime rice
This easy cilantro lime rice tastes just like Chipotle’s—fresh, zesty, and perfectly fluffy every time. Made with simple ingredients like lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with burrito bowls, tacos, or grilled meats, ready in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup extra long grain rice (jasmine rice, or basmati rice)
- 0.5 medium lime juice of
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small or medium heavy pot with a tight-fitted lid, add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat until most of the water evaporates and just skims the top of the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low for 15 minutes, without stirring or lifting the lid.
- Shut off the flame and keep covered an additional 5 minutes, no peaking! After 5 minutes, fluff with a fork.
- In a medium bowl, combine the fluffed rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil and toss until completely mixed.
Notes
This recipe is a perfect copycat of Chipotle's famous cilantro lime rice. It's excellent as a side dish for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken and fish. For best results, use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent scorching.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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