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