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.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::40 mins
Additional Time::5 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
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
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 cooked rice to a large serving bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Whisk together lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl; stir into rice. Fold in cilantro.