Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice 🌿 recipe ⬇️

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati Rice (long grain, rinsed until water runs clear)
• 2 cups Water (for cooking rice)
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf (adds subtle aroma during cooking)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed from about 1 lime)
• 1 teaspoon Lime Zest (finely grated)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped loosely)
• 0.5 teaspoon Chipotle Powder (smoked chipotle chili powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

   Place the basmati rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cook the Rice

   In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups water, the bay leaf, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium‑high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium‑high to low

3. Rest the Rice

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, still covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.

   Time: PT5M

4. Fluff and Season

   Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chipotle powder, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of additional salt if needed. Mix gently until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Serve

   Transfer the seasoned rice to a serving bowl and serve warm as a side dish.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

5g

Fiber

1g