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Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice | Chipotle Copycat Recipe

Make your own take-out with this delicious and budget-friendly recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, dairy-free, Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Chef Lindsay

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup basmati rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice well underneath cold, running water until it runs clear. This removes the excess starch molecules from the outside of the rice.
  • Place the rice, chicken broth, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Allow the rice to sit, undisturbed, for 10 minutes before stirring.
  • Once the rice has rested, add the nutmeg, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Fluff the mixture with a fork.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4