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Cilantro Lime Rice (Copycat Chipotle)

This easy copycat Chipotle cilantro lime rice recipe brings the bold flavors of Chipotle Mexican Grill to your kitchen without ever leaving the house! Using the same recipe the restaurant uses to make one of their most delicious items, this zesty rice is just what you need to accompany your favorite Mexican dishes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Mexican, Nut-free, Soy-free, Tex-Mex, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword cilantro lime rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 171kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 Bay leaves
  • 4 Tbsp Freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

  • In a medium size pot heat some vegetable oil. Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add basmati rice and ook for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently.
  • Add water, salt and bay leaf. Start to cook on high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with lid. Stir frequently as water disappears the rice can stick to the bottom of the pot easily. Depending on the rice it should be ready in 10-15 minutes.
  • Once the rice is cooked, remove from the heat (and also remove the bay leaf). Add lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro. Stir well.