Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe
Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite burrito bowl home with this Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe! Perfectly fluffy long-grain white rice, delicately scented with a bay leaf, is elevated with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lime juice, aromatic lime zest, and a burst of fresh cilantro. A drizzle of neutral oil ensures the rice is light and separated, while a quick prep time of just 5 minutes makes this side dish both effortless and versatile. Whether it's paired with tacos, grilled meats, or layered in a DIY burrito bowl, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to your new favorite Mexican-inspired rice recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice (preferably basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Lime zest
- 1 tablespoon Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps achieve fluffy rice.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, bay leaf, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop the fresh cilantro and zest half of a lime.
Once the rice is done cooking, remove it from heat and discard the bay leaf. Let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow steam to finish the cooking process.
Fluff the rice with a fork. Drizzle the neutral oil over the rice and gently mix it in to prevent the grains from sticking together.
Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro to the rice. Gently mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the rice is infused with the lime-cilantro flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite Mexican-inspired meals like burrito bowls or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
