4.8 from 378 votes
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.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.