Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Copycat Recipe
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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Copycat Recipe
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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful level-up side dish that is healthy, fluffy and is easily a crowd favorite. Learn this recipe and you will never cook it any other way!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice unrinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Garnish:
- chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tablespoon oil and salt.
- Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid for about 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let the rice sit COVERED with the lid on for an additional 5-10 minutes. Do NOT uncover immediately, as the rice is still cooking.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, rice and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and toss until completely mixed.
- Serve as is or topped with cilantro and Chipotle Black Beans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
70mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin C
1.8mg
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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