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4.67 from 6 votes

Quick and Easy Cilantro-Lime Rice

This super-fast recipe resembles nearly perfectly Chipotle’s Cilantro-Lime Rice.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Bring at least 8 cups of water to a boil in a big pot.
  • Add rice, 2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaf. Stir and bring back to a rolling boil. Boil uncovered for 12 minutes. 
  • Remove bay leaf. 
  • Drain rice in a fine sieve. Rinse under hot tap water.
  • Pour into a large bowl.
  • Stir in olive oil, cilantro, lime and lemon juices, 1/4 teaspoon salt or more, to taste.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal