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Home / Holidays and Events / Cinco de Mayo

Cilantro Lime Rice

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 12/19/2014

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I don’t call this recipe a Chipotle copycat… because I think it tastes better than the rice from Chipotle.  Sometimes their rice can be so salty it doesn’t taste that good in my opinion.  This cilantro lime rice will definitely delight your tastebuds!  One of my favorite things about it is that it can be prepared ahead of time… I usually make the rice (except for the cilantro), then just reheat, add cilantro, and it’s finished 🙂  The reason I don’t add the cilantro earlier is because when the rice is reheated, the cilantro can turn darker in color, almost black.  Don’t worry, that’s totally normal with fresh herbs, and it will still taste good, just look slightly less appealing.  So I just add it in last to avoid the discoloration 🙂

I really don’t have any step by step pictures for this recipe, as it’s pretty straightforward, but here’s the final product…

cilantro lime rice

Recipe adapted from The Low Roasted Italian

Cilantro Lime Rice

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Cilantro Lime Rice

Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp . salt
  • 1 tsp . sugar
  • 1 Tbsp . vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp . fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp . fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp . orange juice
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp . cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt, bay leaf and rice. Return to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, leave covered for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  • Fluff rice with fork, add oil, sugar, zest, and juices. Stir to combine.
  • Add cilantro right before serving.

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  1. Matt says

    Posted on 5/2 at 1:02 pm

    How do you reheat it? We’re making it for 25 and want to have it made before the party and then just reheat. Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 5/2 at 7:56 pm

      My favorite way, which makes it nice and fluffy again, is to combine the rice with a small splash of water, then transfer it to an oven safe dish. Bake it at 300 F degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Fluff with a fork and dig in 🙂

      Reply
  2. Trish Crocker says

    Posted on 6/17 at 12:40 pm

    Love the variety, pretty plating, and freshness of required ingredients. I’m lucky to have a husband who likes everything .
    Thanks for ideas.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 6/25 at 8:21 am

      Thank you Trish! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Karen says

    Posted on 4/9 at 12:25 pm

    Would this recipe work with brown rice?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 4/9 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Karen 🙂 I’ve never tried it, but I think that it should work just fine. Although it’ll probably have to cook a little longer, as brown rice usually takes longer to cook

      Reply
  4. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    Posted on 12/25 at 7:29 pm

    Looks delicious! I am a big cilantro and lime fan…those are both staples in our house! Looking forward to trying your recipe! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! Pinning and sharing! We’re taking a break this week for the holiday, but we’ll be back next Thursday at 9 pm again! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and wishing you a fabulous 2015 too!

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    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 12/25 at 7:48 pm

      Cilantro and lime are so amazing together 🙂 Thank you!!! I hope you enjoyed your holiday and I’ll see you next Thursday at 9 😀

      Reply

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