5.0 from 27 votes
Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Make Chipotle's famous cilantro lime rice at home with this simple copycat recipe. Perfect fluffy rice with bright lime and fresh cilantro flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 81 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup white basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, add the lime juice and cilantro just before serving. This preserves the bright flavors that can diminish with prolonged cooking. If you're meal prepping, consider adding fresh lime juice when reheating for the best taste experience.
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
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.