Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)

About This Recipe

This easy cilantro lime rice tastes just like Chipotle’s—fresh, zesty, and perfectly fluffy every time. Made with simple ingredients like lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with burrito bowls, tacos, or grilled meats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra long grain rice ( jasmine rice, or basmati rice)
• 1/2 lime (juice of)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
• 3 teaspoons olive oil (divided)

Instructions

1. In a small or medium heavy pot with a tight fitted lid, add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of oil and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat until most of the water evaporates and just skims the top of the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low 15 minutes, without stirring or lifting the lid.
3. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute, no peaking! After 5 minutes, fluff with a fork.
4. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.