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Copycat Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice

A copycat recipe for Chipotle's popular cilantro-lime rice, with a simple method to ensure light, fluffy rice with no clumps!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups basmati rice, white or brown
  • 2¼ teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 2½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Place the water in a large saucepan or stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, 2 teaspoons of the salt, the bay leaf and olive oil and stir to combine. Allow to return to a boil, then boil, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat, drain the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, and rinse with hot water. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Note: Chipotle uses rice bran oil in their rice; if you have it (or can find it at your grocery store), you can substitute it for the olive oil.
  • Note
  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 892mg (37%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 892mg 37%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.