Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Love Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice? You’ll love this homemade Cilantro Lime Rice! Packed with fresh flavor, it’s easy to whip up for taco night or meal prep.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup white rice
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Place rice in a mesh sieve and rinse under cold water for 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, place a heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat oil or butter.
- Shake rice to remove as much moisture as possible. Pour into the hot pan and spread into an even layer. Toast for about a minute and a half, stir, spread evenly, then toast for an additional minute and a half. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in water, broth, chiles, cilantro and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce, cover, and simmer for 13–15 minutes or until the rice is cooked throughout. Remove from heat, add the juice of 2 limes and zest of one, cover, and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
STORE cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to retain the best moisture. For longer storage, place the rice in portioned containers and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Thaw frozen rice in the refrigerator overnight. REHEAT by adding a splash of water, covering with a lid, and using the microwave or warming on the stovetop to re-steam the rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
