Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, fresh

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Basmati rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on familyfreshmeals.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice (extra long grain rice)
• 2 Tablespoon butter, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
• 1.5 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice (about ½ a large lime)
• 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

Directions

• Set a medium heavy pot over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon butter, bay leaf and rice. Saute rice for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Next pour in water and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer covered for about 15-17 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Removed from heat.
• Stir in last Tables spoon of butter, cilantro, lime and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. NOTE: Make sure to remove the bay leaf before serving!