Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy Chipotle-style cilantro-lime rice perfect for burrito bowls and tacos. Works on stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Rice Cooker, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Combine rice, water, olive oil, and salt in a pot, rice cooker, or Instant Pot.
- Cook according to appliance instructions or simmer on stovetop for 15-20 minutes.
- Let rice rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest before serving.
Notes
- Resting the rice helps separate the grains.
- Use fresh lime for the best flavor.
- Great for meal prep and burrito bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg