Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice

 

 This incredible cilantro-lime rice is extremely versatile; you can eat it in a variety of ways!  Serve this rice as a side dish for chicken, meat, or fish on Mexican-themed nights; the combinations are endless because cilantro-lime rice goes well with everything. You can also add some protein, such as chopped chicken, shrimp, or beans, to make it a main course!

 

Ingredients

2 cups rice

4 cups water

1 lime juiced

1 garlic clove minced

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 bunch cilantro minced

 

Cook the rice following the package instructions. You can cook the rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.

In a cup, whisk together the lime juice, garlic clove, olive oil, and salt with a fork.

Apply the lime juice mixture over the rice and sprinkle with cilantro. Mix the rice thoroughly with a fork to ensure that it is fluffy and that all of the lime dressing and cilantro are evenly distributed.