Have you had Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice? It is delicious. This is a spicy copycat version to make in your rice maker.
This Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Rice is incredibly fresh and full of tasty flavor made with healthy brown rice.
This cilantro lime rice is naturally gluten-free. It is a great side dish for those on a gluten free diet!
Note: In this recipe, I use brown rice to keep it healthy. However, you can substitute brown rice for white rice.
If you use white rice, you would cook it the same way other than adjusting the time in your rice maker.
How to make Cilantro Lime Rice
- Combine jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until completely cooked and translucent.
- Rinse off brown rice until water is clear.
- Add rice, broth, onions, and cilantro mix to rice maker.
- Cook according to the directions of the brown rice setting.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
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How do you cook it on stove top?
*This recipe is for a rice maker. If you do not have a rice maker, cook it according to the directions on your rice package for stovetop with the same ingredients.
What if you do not want it spicy?
If you do not want it spicy, you can omit the jalapeno. It will still have a delicious cilantro and lime flavor in your rice.
Use vegetable broth if you want to make this lime rice a vegetarian dish. It will still offer an AMAZING flavor!
For more healthy side dishes, try:
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Sautéed Spinach
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Chickpea Salad
- Quinoa Tabouli
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Mexican Quinoa
Please leave me a comment below if you make this jalapeno, cilantro, lime rice and tell me what you think about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your rice on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 2 jalapeños
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups cilantro remove leggy stems
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tb olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cups brown rice
- 4 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until completely cooked and translucent.
- Rinse off brown rice until water is clear.
- Add rice, broth, onions, and cilantro mix to rice maker.
- Cook according to the directions of the brown rice setting.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Beth says
Oh, that looks perfect for taco night! That is amazing that you were not eating enough carbs!
Angelica Berrios says
Enjoying the colors and flavors in this recipe! Brown rice is a staple on my kitchen, I´m saving your recipe to try it soon!
Michelle says
This sounds spicy, zesty and delicious! I love trying new rice dishes. I’m looking forward to trying this one out.
Crystal says
Ah! A recipe where everything that’s crunchy has been blended to the perfect un-crunchy consistency that I love! This is going to the top of my list of things to try with rice in the future, the flavors look awesome!
Shanna Jones says
I definitely love me some Chipotle! I can’t wait to make this rice. It’s so good.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
These are all pretty much my favorite flavors in one recipe. Can’t wait to save this for when all the jalapenos are ready in the garden. Thanks!
Diana says
I love brown rice but never thought of cooking it with lime! Sounds very delicious!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
What a great way to spice up plain brown rice. Love a little kick in my side dish. This looks delish and perfect for spring.
Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says
Ohmygosh. Why have I never thought to cook with any other other liquid than water in my rice cooker?!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Yummm this looks delicious!! I wish I didn’t just have lunch!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I only serve brown rice anymore, for nutrition reasons, and this looks like a GREAT way to make it much more appealing! Interesting observation about needing more carbs on your workout days.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Looks like a nice spicy dish and my husband loves jalapenos so this is right up his alley.
Willow | Will Cook For Friends says
What a great idea! I actually love brown rice, but I bet it would be even better with the jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. I’ve never done crossfit, but I can totally imagine needing a carb boost to get you through it. I admire you for being able to do something so intense!
Summer says
This rice looks so mouthwatering ♥
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karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
That’s funny that you don’t like brown rice. I would have taken you to definitely be a brown rice kind of girl. Good luck with that Cross Fit. I lasted all of 2 weeks on it when I tried it. I had a problem with energy too and bet it was because I wasn’t eating enough carbs…or enough of the right carbs ‘cos chocolate cake doesn’t count, right?. hahahaha! You know I love spicy so making this recipe ASAP!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
We only eat brown rice here and while I do love it plain, I’m always looking for ways to flavor it up and make it special. This sounds awesome! I love a little jalapeno in pretty much anything, plus the bright, fresh cilantro and lime flavors would really send this over the top. Pinning and can’t wait to try it! (Also, I think you’re amazing for doing Cross Fit. It scares me!)
Tez @ Chile and Salt says
Katie, you totally had me at jalapeño, cilantro & lime!! Think this is going to be part of dinner tonight!!