Chipotle Knockoff Cilantro Lime Rice
Delicious zesty fresh cilantro lime rice tastes just like the Chipotle classic!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Rice
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle knockoff, mexican, mexican rice, side dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup cilantro diced , divided
- 1 oz lime juice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup basmati rice
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!
Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg