Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice

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4.8

378 reviews
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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    194 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice

I am a huge fan of the rice at Chipotle's. Here is my copycat version, it tastes just like the real thing. Of course, I used less oil. Makes a wonderful side dish for chicken, beef or pork.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup extra long grain rice or basmati rice
  • 1/2 lime (juice of)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 3 tsp vegetable oil
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Instructions

  1. In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil and salt.
  2. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover about 20 minutes.
  3. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.
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Serving 3/4 cup Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 35.5g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3/4 cup
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 35.5g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Sugar 0.1g 0%

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

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