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Chipotle knockoff cilantro lime rice in a white bowl.
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Chipotle Knockoff Cilantro Lime Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Calories: 886kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ΒΌ cup cilantro diced , divided
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions

  • In a large, heavy pan, melt butter on high.
  • Add in 1/2 cilantro and lime juice.
  • Cook until butter is foamy, add rice.
  • Stir rice and let butter absorb, slightly toasting the rice.
  • Add water and turn heat to high.
  • When water is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
  • Let sit 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let "steam", 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork and add 1 tsp lime juice and second 1/2 cilantro.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 150g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1.5mg