Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Light and fluffy and full of citrus goodness, this Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is also gluten-free. Takes only minutes to prepare in a rice cooker.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 269kcal
Cost: $4
Ingredients
- 1 cup cup jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups filtered water or however much your package calls for
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1-2 bay leaves
- Juice from 2 to 3 limes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
Instructions
- To your cooker, add rice, garlic, olive oil, sea salt and bay leaves. Stir.
- Add filtered water.
- Close lid, set your rice cooker to either brown or white rice, then press start.
- Once rice is finished, open lid and remove bay leaves.
- Squeeze lime directly over pot.
- Add cilantro.
- Stir until well combined.
- Garnish with more cilantro and fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately in bowls or keep warm in rice cooker until ready to serve.
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Notes
- You may substitute brown rice or basmati for Jasmine rice, as seen in the image above.
- Rice can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Before reheating on the stove top or in the microwave, add a bit of water and give it a good stir. If still too dry, add a drizzle of olive oil.
- You can use as few or as many limes as you desire. 2.5 was perfect for my taste.
- You may opt for vegan butter instead of olive oil, or you may omit the oil completely (just know it won't taste exactly the same if you do.)
- Red pepper flakes or peppercorns make for great garnishes, besides cilantro and fresh lime wedges.
- Add another bay leaf, if you want to add to the flavor.
- Avoid adding cilantro until just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg