Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe - Chipotle's Copycat
This Cilantro Lime Brown Rice recipe is a tasty and aromatic side dish. The flavorful combination of fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice makes it a popular choice for Mexican and Southwestern-inspired dishes. We love this Chipotle copycat!
Servings 4
Calories 384kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry brown rice *well rinsed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic *minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the brown rice. Use the package instructions or this stovetop method.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and sea salt.
- Then, stir in the minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Let the garlic marinate while the rice finishes cooking.
- Next, add the cooked rice to the cilantro-lime mixture and stir well to coat all of the rice.
- Serve warm.
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Storage tips
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for 3-4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or vegetable broth
Nutrition
Serving: 4 | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.8mg