Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Our copycat Cilantro Lime Rice tastes just like the kind from Chipotle! Fluffy, fresh, and delicious in burritos and bowls or as a side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain white rice jasmine or basmati
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange juice
Instructions
- BOIL WATER: In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil over high heat.
- ADD RICE: Add 1 cup long-grain white rice, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir once to combine.
- SIMMER: Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- REST: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
- FLUFF RICE: Remove the bay leaf. Use a fork to gently fluff the rice.
- ADD FLAVOR: Add 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon orange juice. Stir gently until evenly combined.
- SERVE: Serve warm.
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Notes
Make-Ahead: Rice can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes until warm.
Freezing: Freeze cooked rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Ingredient Tip: Fresh citrus juice and cilantro added after cooking give this rice its signature bright Chipotle flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 202cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 590mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg