My first introduction to Mexican food was during our trip to the USA and I just fell in love with it after the first sampling itself. Spicy, flavorful and most importantly balanced, Mexican is one of our favorite cuisines now. Our favorite joint was Chipotle and we munched on their burritos quite often. However, Cilantro Lemon Rice I Lemon Cilantro Rice I Lemon Coriander Rice has always strike a cord with my taste buds.
Cilantro Lemon Rice I Lemon Cilantro Rice I Lemon Coriander Rice also made me understand the basics of Mexican cuisine. After coming back to India, I started making burritos at home and to get that authentic Chipotle taste, I flavor my rice with coriander ( cilantro ) and lemon. Apart from Cilantro Lemon Rice, one of my favourite Mexican dish happens to be One Pot Mexican Rice.
Superb to be served for a light yet filling brunch, Cilantro Lemon Rice I Lemon Cilantro Rice I Lemon Coriander Rice is very simple to make and has a quick turn around time. It can be savoured just as it is and trust me it would still taste damn delicious without any second thoughts for sure. So, before I lure you more and you all keep ceaselessly drooling, here is the recipe to make Cilantro Lemon Rice (Chipotle Style).
How to make Cilantro Lemon Rice Step by Step
Wash and soak the rice in water for 15-20 minutes
Heat Olive oil in a pan
When oil is hot add garlic and fry till it is slightly brown
Drain the rice and add it to the pan
Add vegetable stock and 1 tsp lemon juice
Cover and cook on low heat till the rice is done
Add the coriander and remaining lemon juice and fluff it with a help of two forks. Serve hot.
Cilantro Lemon Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lemon Rice ( Chipotle style )
Cilantro Lemon Rice is a flavorful lemon and coriander flavored rice is a Chipotle staple. Here is how to make it very easily at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long grain Basmati rice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3-4 Garlic cloves chopped
- 2 cups Vegetable stock
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Fresh coriander finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and soak the rice in water for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- When the oil is hot, add garlic.
- Fry till garlic is slightly browned.
- Drain the rice and add it in the pan.
- Add vegetable stock and 1 tsp of lemon juice.
- Cover and cook the rice on very low heat till done.
- Add the coriander and the remaining lemon juice and fluff with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lemon Rice ( Chipotle style )
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 473mg21%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 271IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Gwen
Love cilantro lime rice! I live in south west Arizona so we eat a lot of arroz here ;} Yours looks perfect.
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