5 from 27 votes
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice is made by cooking basmati rice with lime juice and vegetable oil, finished by folding in fresh chopped cilantro. The rice is tender and fluffy with a bright citrus and herb accent, providing an essential side suitable for pairing with Mexican-style dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
81 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup basmati rice white
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cilantro coarsely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil or butter over low heat. If using butter, stir it occasionally until melted.
- Add the rice and lime juice and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the water and salt. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, turn down the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed about 25 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro.
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Notes
- Add lime juice and cilantro just before serving to maintain their bright, fresh flavor.
- For meal prepping, stir in fresh lime juice when reheating to preserve the authentic taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
81kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
23mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.