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Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Try this Chipotle dupe at home and make herby and citrusy cilantro lime rice in under 35 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 40365 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 2 c extra long grain rice Mahatma brand
- 24 24 oz water plus more for rinsing
- 2 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 2 bay leaf
- 2 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ ½ c chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the 2 c extra long grain rice in a strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a saute pot over medium-high heat, add the 2 tbsp neutral oil and heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the 2 c extra long grain rice and 1 tsp kosher salt into the pot and stir until completely coated with the oil.
- Pour the 24 oz water into the pot and stir again.
- Use a spatula to make sure the rice is level on the top. Add the 2 bay leaf on top and make sure it’s submerged in the water.
- Allow the water to boil and then bring it down to medium heat. Let the water simmer until you start to see the surface of the rice grains. It took about 5 minutes.
- Place the lid on the pot and lower the heat to low heat. Cook for 15 minutes.
- After cooking, turn off the heat and move the pot to a cook surface or burner. DO NOT take off the lid. Let the pot sit for an additional 5 minutes.
- After resting, remove the lid and fluff with a spatula.
- Add the 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lime juice , and ½ c chopped cilantro. Mix the rice gently.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
403.65kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
75.21g
(25%)
Protein
6.7g
(13%)
Fat
7.65g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
0.98g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.11g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.14g
Sodium
595.66mg
(25%)
Potassium
133.68mg
(4%)
Fiber
1.32g
(5%)
Sugar
0.45g
(1%)
Vitamin A
142.25IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5.71mg
(6%)
Calcium
34.62mg
(3%)
Iron
0.81mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403.65kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 75.21g | 25% |
| Protein | 6.7g | 13% |
| Fat | 7.65g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.98g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.11g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.14g | 26% |
| Sodium | 595.66mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 133.68mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.32g | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 142.25IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.71mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34.62mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.