Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
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4.8
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Description
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice combines simple ingredients like long grain or basmati rice, fresh cilantro, and fresh lime juice to create a fresh-tasting rice side dish. The rice is cooked by bringing water, rice, oil, and salt to a boil and then simmering gently covered until the water mostly evaporates to ensure the rice cooks evenly and becomes tender. After resting covered off the heat, the rice is tossed with freshly chopped cilantro, lime juice, and additional oil to provide a subtle citrus aroma and herbal note throughout.
The flavor is bright from the lime juice with a mild herbaceous undertone from the cilantro, balancing well with the neutral rice base. The texture should be fluffy and separate grains without being dry or sticky.
This rice works well served alongside grilled or roasted meats, tacos, or vegetables. It's a classic pairing especially for dishes with Mexican-inspired flavors where the acidity and herbaceousness complement spiced mains and beans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice or basmati rice, extra
- 1/2 lime (juice of)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped
- 3 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tsp oil and salt.
- 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.
- Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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