Chipotle'S Mexican Grill Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice
Chipotles is known for making up everything fresh. Every time you go in there, they are busy preparing their signature dishes. Their rice is honestly, one of our favorite parts of their menu. This rice is seasoned perfectly with the cilantro and lime juice. This makes an excellent side dish on its down. If you enjoy rice, dont miss this savory rice. You can make rice just like the Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants with our copycat recipe.
Ingredients
| Vegetable oil/Butter | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cilantro | 2 Teaspoon , chopped | |
| Basmati rice | 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Lime | 1 |
Directions
In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Before serving stir in cilantro.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 253Calories from Fat 26
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 490 mg20.42%
Total Carbohydrates 51 g17%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars
Protein 5 g10%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
