Cilantro Lime Rice

Name: Cilantro Lime Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 scallion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup long grain rice; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 Jalapeño; 1 scallion; 2 tablespoons lime zest; 3 tablespoon lime juice; 1 Tablespoon olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
162 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
South American, Mexican

Cilantro Lime Rice

Quade Maldonado

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This Cilantro Lime Rice is a zesty, bright and tasty copycat recipe to Chipotle's famous rice. The only difference is that we added so much more flavor and cooked it to fluffy perfection. This easy rice recipe is the perfect side dish to any Mexican food and it cooks in 20 minutes! So gather up your lime, cilantro, jalapenos and let's make the best cilantro lime rice recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 scallion minced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup long grain rice
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 cup cilantro minced
1 Jalapeño finely minced (optional)
1 scallion minced
2 tablespoons lime zest
3 tablespoon lime juice
1 Tablespoon olive oil

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Notes

Use long grain rice for a fluffier and textured dish. jasmine rice or basmati work best.
Rinse the rice to remove any extra starch and have it super fluffy when cooked.
Sautee the scallions and garlic first to infuse the oil before cooking. Skip this part if you're using a rice cooker.
likewise sauté the rice for a nuttier taste and better texture before adding in the liquid.
Stock or water can be used.
make sure to cook the rice always at the LOWEST heat setting once the liquid has to a boil.
When ready, add in the flavorings right away--cilantro, lime, jalapeno, scallions and more olive oil.
Use zest and juice of the lime for maximum flavor!
Use brown rice or black wild rice for a nuttier, healthier dish. Adjust cooking times and water/liquid amount to ensure it cooks properly.
Use cauliflower to make cauliflower cilantro lime rice. Follow the steps in this Dill Cauliflower Rice to make cauliflower rice from scratch.
Try broccoli rice for a variation too.
Add some black beans to the recipe. Once the recipe is ready, add in some rinsed canned black beans for extra protein and to make it a hearty side dish.
Leftover of this dish can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To freeze the rice, make sure it has cooled for two hours after cooking. Then portion the rice into ziploc bags or sealed containers and freeze them for up to 3 months.
To reheat leftover rice, you can microwave it with a teaspoon of water. Likewise you can add it to a post with a tablespoon of water, set the heat o low with the lid on and let it heat up for 10-15 minutes.
If reheating the frozen one, you can thaw it first in the fridge for a few hours and reheat as above.
When reheating, make sure you add in a bit of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime to pop up the flavors even more.
This recipe is perfect for Fajita Bowl, Salmon Bowl and any Sheet Pan Fajitas. Also makes a great side dish with our Grilled Trout, Grilled Shrimp, Ground Chicken Tacos, Air Fryer Whole Chicken. Add it to this Taco Salad, Crunchwrap Supreme, and don't forget a dollop of Mango Pico De Gallo, Authentic Guacamole Recipe or Homemade Salsa.