Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe

Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite burrito bowl home with this Chipotle Copycat Lime Rice Recipe! Perfectly fluffy long-grain white rice, delicately scented with a bay leaf, is elevated with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lime juice, aromatic lime zest, and a burst of fresh cilantro. A drizzle of neutral oil ensures the rice is light and separated, while a quick prep time of just 5 minutes makes this side dish both effortless and versatile. Whether it's paired with tacos, grilled meats, or layered in a DIY burrito bowl, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to your new favorite Mexican-inspired rice recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice (preferably basmati or jasmine)
• 2 cups Water
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoons Lime zest
• 1 tablespoon Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps achieve fluffy rice.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, bay leaf, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice cook undisturbed for 18-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

Step 4

While the rice is cooking, finely chop the fresh cilantro and zest half of a lime.

Step 5

Once the rice is done cooking, remove it from heat and discard the bay leaf. Let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow steam to finish the cooking process.

Step 6

Fluff the rice with a fork. Drizzle the neutral oil over the rice and gently mix it in to prevent the grains from sticking together.

Step 7

Add the lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro to the rice. Gently mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the rice is infused with the lime-cilantro flavor.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite Mexican-inspired meals like burrito bowls or tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	385.2

Total Fat 14.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1200.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 5.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62.9mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 134.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 60.7%