Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

This copycat Chipotle brown rice recipe is an upgrade to your conventional (and, let's face it, plain) side dish of rice at dinner. Brown rice provides a nutritious, fiber-packed alternative to white rice. And the cilantro and lime provide an extra dash of delicious Mexican flavor.


Recipes · Side Dish · Rice Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 cups brown rice

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro


Directions

  1. Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.

  2. Transfer cooked rice to a large serving bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Whisk together lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl; stir into rice. Fold in cilantro.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
359 Calories
4g Fat
74g Carbs
7g Protein


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