Cilantro Lime Rice
Dimple chipotle cilantro lime rice copycat recipe that is ready in under 20 minutes. Light and fluffy rice bursting with cilantro and lime flavors.
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Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Stove Top Method-
- Bring water to a boil in a pot on medium high heat. Once boiling add the rinsed rice and reduce to medium low heat and cook with a closed lid for 12 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- After 12 minutes, the water should be gone leaving you with fluffy rice.
- Remove from heat and add in the butter, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix until well combined and serve immediately as desired.
Baked Method-
- Add water and rice into a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Then mix and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until fluffy and cooked through. Once cooked, repeat with the rest of the instructions.
- Then mix and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until fluffy and cooked through.
- Once cooked, add in the butter, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and chopped cilantro and mix until well combined.
Rice Cooker Method-
- Add the water and rice into the rice cooker and cook.
- Once cooked, add in the butter, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and chopped cilantro and mix until well combined.
Notes
Storing & Reheating- Store this rice in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat via microwave or in a skillet with an ice cube to give the rice moisture.