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Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Don't you just LOVE Chipotle? It’s really easy to mimic their magical rice! My Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is spot on and is so easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: copycat, Mexican
Keyword: cilantro, rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Corey Valley

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice extra long grain rice
  • 2 Tablespoon butter divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1.5 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice about 1/2 a large lime
  • 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Set a medium heavy pot over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon butter, bay leaf and rice. Saute rice for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Next pour in water and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer covered for about 15-17 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Removed from heat.
  • Stir in last Tables spoon of butter, cilantro, lime and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. NOTE: Make sure to remove the bay leaf before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg