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A Chipotle knockoff with cilantro lime rice.
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4.72 from 7 votes

Chipotle Copycat Rice

Delicious zesty fresh cilantro lime rice tastes just like the Chipotle classic!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Rice
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle knockoff, mexican, mexican rice, side dish
Servings: 4
Author: Courtney O'Dell

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Ingredients

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!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg

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