Cilantro-Lime Rice

Here is a copycat of Chipotle restaurant's delicious cilantro-lime rice. It makes a great base for any meal! I first published this recipe in my Chipotle Burrito Bowl post, but thought it deserved its own placement.


Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or butter (I use Organic Valley butter)
• 1-1/3 cup white, long-grain basmati rice (I use organic)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse sea salt)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
2. Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute.
3. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil.
4. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. (If rice looks dry during this time, add more water as needed)
5. Remove from heat and add in the cilantro and fluff rice with a fork.