Chipotle's Official Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 cups Jasmine Rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
• 3 cups Water (for cooking rice)
• 2 teaspoons Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 6 tablespoons Olive Oil (2 tbsp added to cooking water, 4 tbsp added after cooking)
• 1 Bay Leaf (Removed after rice is cooked)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed from 1 lime)
• 6 tablespoons Cilantro (Finely chopped, stems shaved off)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

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

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Ingredients

   In a medium saucepan, add 3 cups water, the rinsed rice, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 bay leaf. Stir briefly to combine.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook the Rice

   Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: High then low

4. Prepare Lime Juice

   While the rice simmers, roll the lime on the countertop to soften, cut in half, and squeeze the juice into a small measuring cup (about 2 tablespoons).

   Time: PT2M

5. Chop Cilantro

   Using a chef's knife, shave the cilantro stems by running the blade along them, then finely chop the leaves. Transfer to a small bowl.

   Time: PT3M

6. Fluff and Transfer Rice

   When the rice has finished simmering, remove the bay leaf, uncover, and gently fluff with a fork. Transfer the rice to a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

7. Finish the Dish

   Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, the fresh lime juice, and the chopped cilantro to the rice. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

390

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

21 g

Fiber

1 g