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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Taylor Svetlichny
This chipotle cilantro lime rice is fluffy, bright, and full of fresh flavor. A simple copycat chipotle cilantro lime rice perfect for burrito bowls and tacos.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1¾ cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • Zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1½ tbsp lime juice plus more to taste
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear.
    1 cup basmati rice
  • Toast rice in olive oil for one to two minutes.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Add water, bay leaf, and salt. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed.
    1¾ cups water, 1 bay leaf, ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • Rest covered for five minutes, then discard bay leaf.
  • Fluff and stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
    Zest, 1½ tbsp lime juice, ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • Rinse rice well for fluffy texture.
  • Let rice rest before fluffing.
  • Add lime juice at the end for the brightest flavor.
  • Pairs perfectly with chipotle chicken, pinto beans, and burritos.
This chipotle cilantro lime rice is one of those simple recipes that makes homemade burrito bowls feel complete. Once you know how to make chipotle cilantro lime rice, you will find yourself making it again and again.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword chipotle, chipotle copycat, cilantro, copycat recipes, lime, mexican rice, rice
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