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Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice is ready in just 30 minutes! It’s easy to make, and tastes just like Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice. Perfect for burritos, bowls, or side dishes.

March 7, 2018 //  by Rachel//  Leave a Comment

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Cilantro Lime Rice

I made Cilantro Lime Rice this week to provide a cozy little bed for some Chipotle Chickpea Sofritas. If you love Cilantro Lime Rice from Chipotle, now you can make it at home. It takes about 30 minutes, and most of the time is hands-off simmering.

Cilantro Lime Rice is a perfect base or side dish for something spicy – fajita meat or veggies, Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Thighs, chili, carnitas, or taco-seasoned ground beef. I have big plans for this recipe. I’m going to stuff it in breakfast burritos and add it to sweet potato taco bowls and serve it alongside grilled fish with mango salsa.

Or, I’m going to eat it all… right out of the pan.

Cilantro Lime Rice - just like Chipotle

Cilantro Lime Rice

Rachel - Birdseed Kitchen
Cilantro Lime Rice is ready in just 30 minutes! It's easy to make, and tastes just like Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice. Perfect for burritos, bowls, or side dishes.
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Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 one-cup servings
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp lime juice about one large lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in rice and add bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add water and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until moisture is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat. Let rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Stir in lime juice and cilantro, and serve.

Notes

I used jasmine rice, but any long grain rice would work for this recipe.

What did you make to go with your Cilantro Lime Rice? Share a picture and tag me on Instagram: @birdseedkitchen.

Nutrition Information

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