Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle’s Copycat)

This cilantro lime rice goes toe-to-toe with Chipotle’s. Made with basmati rice, fresh limes, and cilantro, it’s a refreshing spin on your typical bowl of white rice and your new favorite side dish.

unsalted butter – basmati rice – water salt – lime zest – lime juice – fresh cilantro

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

Preheat a deep cast iron pan or skillet with butter. Add rice and cook on medium-high until rice turns golden brown.

STEP 1

Add in water, lime zest, and salt. Stir to combine.

STEP 2

Bring it to a boil and turn the heat down to low. Cover the rice with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes.

STEP 3

Remove rice from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice to loosen the grains from one another.

STEP 4

Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice right before serving. Enjoy!

STEP 5

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