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Rachel Marek
Chipotles cilantro lime rice is a cult classic and for good reason.
All that’s missing is thecopycat adobo chicken!
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First, youll need a bay leaf to simmer with the rice.
If you cant find bay leaves, its not going to ruin the dish if you leave it out.
The second unusual ingredient is lemon juice.
You thought this was a lime-flavored rice, right?
But the slightly sweeter lemon juice is added to help balance the bitterness of lime.
Unfortunately, they look very similar to one another, so be sure you are grabbing the cilantro.
This will keep the herb bundle fresh for longer.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 17 minutes.
Let Stand
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Fluff rice with a fork.
Top with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges (if using).
Makes 12 servings (1/2 cup each).
How to Store Cilantro Lime Rice
This rice recipe is great for meal prepping.
Portion into containers and refrigerate up to 1 week.
All recipes were independently created and have not been reviewed or approved by any other parties.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
