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Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice
This simple cilantro-lime rice recipe is a delicious copycat for the popular Chipotle restaurant side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
- sprig of fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then add the rice, bay leaf, and olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Boil the rice, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Season the cilantro-lime rice with a pinch of salt and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.