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Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Copycat Recipe

Chipotle cilantro lime rice is a popular dish made with rice, cilantro, and lime. It is often served as a side dish or an accompaniment to main dishes.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Copycat Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Cilantro Leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak the long grain rice in a bowl filled with water.
    Chiptole Lime Rice Step 1
  • Then, add water in the saucepan and place it on the stove to prepare the rice.
    Chipotle Lemon Rice Step 2
  • Add rice to the saucepan along with a splash of your choice of vegetable oil to retain the moisture.
    Chipotle Lime Rice Step 3
  • Moving forward, add bay leaf for extra flavors.
    Chipotle Lime Rice Step 4
  • Now add salt to your taste or preference.
    Chipotle Lime Rice Step 5
  • Finally, when the rice is cooked, garnish it with freshly chopped cilantro.
    Chipotle Lime Rice Step 6
  • Garnish the rice with a drizzle of lime juice and a splash of oil.
    Chipotle Lime Rice Step 7
  • The restaurant-style Chipotle lime rice will be ready instantly.
    Chipotle Rice Recipe

Video

Chipotle White Rice Recipe - At Home - by a former Chipotle Employee

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice, Chipotle Recipes, Hearty Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
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