This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is super easy + EXACTLY like the original. Start with your favorite cooked rice + mix in your lime juice + cilantro! Yes, it is that easy to have Chipotle Mexican Grill right in your own kitchen! The best part? This rice is vegan + gluten free + whole food, plant-based + EASY!
Tara’s Tips for Perfect Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice:
- Use fresh cilantro! The dried stuff will just not cut it to give you that authentic taste π
- Start with any rice you love. But make sure it isn’t too sticky.Β A simple trick is to cut your normal water ratio by 1/4 cup to ensure your rice is fluffy and each little grain separated to get it as close to Chipotle’s as you can.
- You can use basmati rice which is a long grain rice and pretty similar to the one they use at Chipotle. BUT we usually sub in brown rice and it is equally as awesome π
- Need some tips on how to cook perfect Basmati Rice? Click here for my recipe.
- Another great way to get perfect rice is to use your Instant Pot in the ‘rice’ mode.Β Super EASY!
- Cook your rice ahead of time, spread it into a shallow wide bowl to let it cool just a little before adding in your cilantro or the cilantro will not mix in very well.
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
This Chipotle Mexican Grill Copycat Recipe is JUST LIKE the original. Vegan + GF + plant-based + ready in minutes + one bowl! YUM!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice of your choice
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
Directions
- Step 1 Combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl. If starting with hot rice, allow a few minutes to cool and spread in a shallow bowl to allow any steam/water to absorb. Fluff with a fork prior to adding ingredients.
- Step 2 Eat or serve immediately.
- Step 3 Leftovers can be stored in an airtight glass container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Step 4 Serve with your other Mexican favorites. Enjoy!
Do you love Chipotle? Try my other copycat recipes:
- Tofu Sofritas
- Mild Tomato Salsa
- Corn Salsa
- Hot Salsa
- Tomatillo Medium Salsa
- Guacamole
- Instant Pot Black Beans
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