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Culinary Hill - Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Restaurant Copycat)
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⏱️ 35 minutes
👥 4-6 servings
❤️ Taste: /10
Classic
Restaurant-perfect copycat recipe
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Tastes 90% the same, healthier ingredients
Healthy
Fully optimized for metabolic health
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain white rice
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- 4 cups water
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
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- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
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1. Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes.
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2. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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3. Add rinsed rice to the pan, stirring to coat each grain with oil. Toast rice for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.
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4. Pour in water and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to lowest setting.
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5. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until water is completely absorbed and rice is tender.
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6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
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7. Fluff rice with a fork, then gently fold in fresh lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.