Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

The cilantro lime rice from the restaurant chain chipotle is one of their signature offerings. The flavorful blend of chopped fresh cilantro with the tangy zing of lime pairs perfectly with the seasoned beans, spiced meats, and salsas used in their burritos, bowls, and salads. It is very easy to recreate this menu item at homethe key is to use fresh ingredients, just like the restaurant. When chopping the fresh cilantro, don't worry about plucking all the leaves from the stems. In fact, cilantro stems infuse great flavor into recipes. Also, be sure to zest the lime first, and then cut it in half and juice it. This makes it much easier to protect your fingers when running the fruit along a sharp grater. One small lime will yield enough zest and juice for this recipe. Serve cilantro lime rice with stewed black beans, grilled chicken or barbacoa, and fun sides and toppings like cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

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25minsCook
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Ingredients for Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Long grain white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.08 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fresh lime zest
Nutrition
value
205
calories per serving
3 g Fat4 g Protein39 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    39g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    39g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    27mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    471mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    7mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    5mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    42mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    85mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats