Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle's Copycat)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle's Copycat)
Description
Cilantro Lime Rice begins with sautéing basmati rice in butter until it takes on a lightly golden color, which enhances the rice's nutty, aromatic qualities. Water, lime zest, and salt are then added, and the rice is simmered covered until tender and fluffy. After resting off the heat to complete the cooking, fresh chopped cilantro and lime juice are folded in, lending a burst of fresh citrus and herbal flavor that balances the buttery richness.
The texture is light and the flavor profile is well balanced between richness and brightness, making it a great side dish with grilled meats, beans, or vegetables. The use of basmati rice ensures separate, fluffy grains rather than a sticky texture. Adding zest and juice separately intensifies the lime aroma and freshness.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat a deep cast iron pan or skillet with butter. Add rice and cook on medium-high until rice turns golden brown.
- Add in water, lime zest, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring it to a boil and turn the heat down to low. Cover the rice with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove rice from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice to loosen the grains from one another.
- Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice right before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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