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A bowl of homemade cilantro lime rice, next to two Chipotle style bowls.

Homemade Cilantro Lime Rice (Chipotle Copycat)

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This Homemade Cilantro Lime Rice is inspired by Chipotle's popular rice base option. All the flavors you love, made in just a few minutes at home. A delicious base or side dish for homemade burrito bowls, tacos, and other meal prep!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Dry White Rice
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Bunch Minced Cilantro
  • Juice of ½ Lime
  • Juice of ½ Lemon

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions, adding the bay leaf and salt to the pot. (I use a rice cooker!)
  • When the rice is cooked, remove the bay leaf. Then stir in the cilantro, lemon juice, and lime juice.