Description
Basmati cilantro lime rice is an easy homemade copycat version of your favorite at Qdoba or Chipotle. This cilantro lime rice has just 6 ingredients and is on the table in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- First, rinse 1 1/2 cups rice several times in a mesh strainer to remove starches that will make the rice sticky.
- Next, add 3 cups water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, rinse and dry the cilantro. Chop the cilantro and set aside. Mix the lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let set for 5 minutes covered.
- Fluff with a fork, then pour the lime mixture over the rice. Fluff again to incorporate the lime mixture. Add the cilantro and fluff again.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
A saucepan with a lid can be used to rinse the rice instead of a mesh strainer. Fill the pan with water, drain the water out, repeat several time until the water is clear.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
