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Chipotle Knockoff Cilantro Lime Rice

Delicious zesty fresh cilantro lime rice tastes just like the Chipotle classic!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup cilantro diced , divided
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions

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  1. In a large, heavy pan, melt butter on high.
  2. Add in 1/2 cilantro and lime juice.
  3. Cook until butter is foamy, add rice.
  4. Stir rice and let butter absorb, slightly toasting the rice.
  5. Add water and turn heat to high.
  6. When water is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
  7. Let sit 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and let "steam", 20 minutes.
  9. Fluff rice with fork and add 1 tsp lime juice and second 1/2 cilantro.
  10. Serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 51mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 51mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.