Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Servings: 8
Calories: 148kcal
Enjoy all the flavors of Chipotle at home with this delicious copycat Cilantro Lime Brown Rice recipe! It's the perfect side dish to enjoy at home and is full of fresh flavor! This easy side dish is incredibly simple to make at home and only requires 5 ingredients. Perfect for adding to your burrito bowls, tacos, salads and more!
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Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups brown jasmine rice (270g)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice and a few shakes of salt. Boil for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Add more water as needed to continue cooking rice. Reduce heat as needed to prevent the water from flowing over.
- Drain the rice and return it to the pot. Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.
- Mix in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil and salt. Taste and add more salt, lime juice or cilantro as needed to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup (100g) | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: -11g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: -3g