Best Cilantro Lime Basmati Brown Rice Recipes

CILANTRO LIME BASMATI BROWN RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add rice and vegetable broth to 3 quart pan; bring to boil over high heat, give it a quick stir, cover and lower heat to lowest simmer setting. Continue to simmer on low for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, or until any remaining liquid in bottom of pan is absorbed. Fluff with fork. While rice cooks, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, cumin, and pepper. Pour over cooked rice, add the cilantro, and lightly toss with fork until combined. Taste and add salt, if desired. Freezes and reheats well. Rice and broth may be cooked in a rice cooker instead of on stove top. Recipe may be doubled.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CILANTRO-LIME BROWN RICE

Steps:

• 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.
• Transfer brown rice to a large bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl; stir into rice. Fold cilantro into rice mixture.

CILANTRO-LIME BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil/butter over low heat.
• Add rice and lime juice.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add water and salt, bring to a full boil.
• Cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed (approx. 25 mins).
• Fluff rice with a fork
• Sprinkle cilantro.