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Cilantro lime rice with fresh limes.
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4.88 from 57 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)

Cilantro lime rice is a flavorful side dish that will brighten up any meal. Plus, it's easy to make and comes together quickly. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chipotle rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, Cilantro Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rinse. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Set aside.
    Washing rice in a sieve.
  • Saute and toast. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the rice and salt, and stir the rice for a minute, lightly toasting it.
    Rice cooking in a pot.
  • Simmer. Add the water, bring it to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove the pot from heat (keep it covered) and let it steam for an additional 10 minutes.
    White jasmine rice in a pot.
  • Add flavor. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Stir everything together and serve immediately!
    Cilantro lime rice in a bowl with spoon.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg