Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice

Ingredients

• 4 tsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 2 2/3 cups brown basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 limes (or 1/2 cup lime juice)

Stovetop Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add oil and heat another 1-2 minutes.
2. Add rice and lime juice and stir for 1 minute – It should be sizzling, if it isn’t, increase heat.
3. Add water and salt, bring to a rolling boil, then cover and turn heat down to a low simmer for 40 minutes. (Tip: Leave cover on the entire time and do not stir rice. This will allow for full absorption of the water and juice and leave you with soft and flavorful rice).
4. Once water is absorbed and rice is tender, fluff with a fork and serve.

If you choose to cook it on the stovetop, be sure to bring your water to a rolling boil before covering.

Cover and leave untouched for 40 minutes. Then check rice to see if it looks done.

Here is an example of rice that needs to cook a little longer (10 minutes more in this case).

There will be no excess water when it is done.

Add chopped cilantro. Gently stir together so the cilantro is evenly distributed. For best results, serve immediately.