Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice is one of the best sides on their menu. Here is my easy recipe for making it at home.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 254kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ cups water
- 3 cups white rice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil, salt, and water in a large pot or caldero over medium heat. Bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-10 minutes, or until it absorbs all the water. Cover the pot and bring the heat to low. Let the rice cook for about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Cover and let cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with your protein of choice.
Notes
- Rinse and drain the rice at least three times to remove surface starch from the rice grains and keep it from becoming gummy as it cooks.
- Substitute the cilantro for green onions for a delicious variation on this popular recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg