Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

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This easy cilantro lime rice is light, fluffy, and full of fresh lime flavor. This Chipotle copycat recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, fajitas, or as an easy side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Resting Time10

Total Time33

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chipotle copycat rice recipe, cilantro lime rice, mexican side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup long grain white rice
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

Add the water, rice, butter, and salt to a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2 cups water, 1 cup long grain white rice, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes. Do not stir or lift the lid.
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
While the rice rests, chop the cilantro and juice and zest the lime.
Add the cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Fluff gently with a fork until well combined.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest

Notes

For best results, use a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid so the rice steams properly.

Nutritional information is approximate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

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