Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Fluffy, restaurant-style cilantro lime rice made with 4 simple ingredients — ready in 20 minutes and perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or as a simple side.
Servings: 12
Cost: $2.30, $0.19 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry long grain rice
- 6 cups water
- ½ tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 lime
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Add dry long grain rice, water, and garlic salt to a saucepan.
- Once you have a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in the juice from 1 lime and ½ cup chopped cilantro.
- Add lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Notes
*Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.
*You can also freeze the rice in a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
