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Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
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Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe is light, zesty, and fresh. This side dish brightens any meal and it's so easy to make!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Keyword lemon, lime, Mandarin oranges, minute rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 202kcal
Author Paula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil any flavorless oil
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, more if you really like cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice fresh-squeezed

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over high heat add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the bay leaf, rice, and salt. Stir.
  • Return to a full boil then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
  • Remove from heat, leave covered for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, remove the bay leaf, add the oil, cilantro, and juices. Fluff and mix rice with a fork.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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