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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Chipotle's famous Cilantro Lime Rice is simplified into this 5-ingredient recipe that takes under 30 minutes to make! By selecting the right type of rice, and adding a touch of oil before boiling, you'll get super fluffy grains that don't clump together with a ton of flavor from fresh lime juice and cilantro.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
- ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling add rice, 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring the ingredients back to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Allow to sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and mix in the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and ½ cup cilantro. Set aside until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Prep-Ahead. This rice is best when served immediately, but it can be prepared up to 1-2 days in advance. Wait to mix in the cilantro until just before serving, after it has been reheated.
- Storage. Cilantro Lime Rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3-4 days. The rice can also be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. The rice should be fully defrosted before reheating.
- Reheating. Add the rice to a skillet over medium-low heat with a touch of oil. Cook it for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.