Side

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)

Fluffy grains glisten with olive oil and salt, releasing a bright burst of lime and the fresh perfume of chopped cilantro that clings to every bite.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)
Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
194
Protein
3g
Carbs
36g
Fat
4g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
280mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra long grain rice ( jasmine rice, or basmati rice)
  • 1/2 lime (juice of)
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 3 tsp olive oil (divided)

Instructions

  1. In a small or medium heavy pot with a tight fitted lid, add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of oil and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat until most of the water evaporates and just skims the top of the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low 15 minutes, without stirring or lifting the lid.
  3. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute, no peaking! After 5 minutes, fluff with a fork.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.