Culinary Hill - Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4-6 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Culinary Hill - Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • - 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • - 4 cups water
  • - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • - 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • - 1 tablespoon lime zest

Instructions

  1. 11. Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. 22. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. 33. Add rinsed rice to the pan, stirring to coat each grain with oil. Toast rice for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.
  4. 44. Pour in water and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to lowest setting.
  5. 55. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until water is completely absorbed and rice is tender.
  6. 66. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. 77. Fluff rice with a fork, then gently fold in fresh lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.