Low Sodium Chipotle Rice

Transform your everyday side dish into a flavorful masterpiece with this Low Sodium Chipotle Rice recipe. Packed with bold, smoky undertones from chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, zesty lime juice, and aromatic fresh cilantro, this dish delivers all the flavor you love while keeping sodium in check. By using a blend of unsalted vegetable broth and ground cumin, this recipe creates a perfectly seasoned, tender rice without relying on salt. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile, easy-to-make rice is perfect as a nutritious side or a hearty base for your favorite protein. Whether you're meal prepping or serving it fresh, this low sodium twist on classic Chipotle Rice will become a weeknight favorite for health-conscious food lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Chop the chipotle pepper finely and add it to the pan. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 5

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with the oil and spices for about 1 minute.

Step 6

Pour in the water and the unsalted vegetable broth. Stir in the ground cumin and black pepper.

Step 7

Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.

Step 10

Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	476.9

Total Fat 16.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 165.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 8.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.0mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 510.4mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 63.4%