Cilantro Lime Rice
A flavorful cilantro lime rice recipe inspired by Chipotle’s iconic side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, consider using brown rice or trying cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cilantro lime rice, side dish, Mexican rice, Chipotle recipe, vegetarian, customizable meals