Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

45 mins
Serves 6
https://copykat.com/chipotle-cilantro-lime-rice-recipe/

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat.
  2. 2Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat.
  3. 3Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat.
  4. 4Add rice and lime juice; stir for 1 minute.
  5. 5Add rice and lime juice; stir for 1 minute.
  6. 6Add rice and lime juice; stir for 1 minute.
  7. 7Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  8. 8Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  9. 9Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  10. 10Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro (optional)
  11. 11Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro (optional)
  12. 12Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 /3 cup white basmati rice
  • 2 /3 cup white basmati rice
  • 2 /3 cup white basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

2-quart saucepan

Tips

  • If you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out.
  • Basmati rice is recommended but other types of rice can be used, adjusting cooking time as needed