Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipes

CILANTRO LIME BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in medium-sized pot.
• Add rice and the zest of one lime; toast, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes.
• Add liquid, stir, bring to a boil, cover, and turn heat down to low.
• Simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
• Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.

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.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE BARBACOA BOWL WITH CILANTRO- LIME RICE

Steps:

• For the marinade:.
• To the bowl of a food processor or blender add 1/2 cup water, onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons adobo sauce (from can of chili's in adabo), 2 chipotle chili (also from can), chile powder, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon salt, cumin, vinegar, oregano, and black pepper.
• Blend until completely smooth, add 1 1/2 cup water stirring to combine.
• Marinate meat in adobo:.
• Place meat in a large non-reactive container, with enough room for the adobo sauce.
• Pour sauce over, turning roast to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 12 hours (overnight) for the most intense flavor; meat can be marinated for up to 2 days. Remove roast from marinade, pat dry with paper towels. Cut beef into 3 equal portions.
• Cook Roast:.
• Preheat oven to 275F .
• In a large Dutch oven, combine beef with adobo marinade and bay leaves. Cover and cook until beef is tender and can be pulled apart with a fork, 6 to 7 hours.
• Using a large slotted spoon or tongs remove beef to a large bowl. (reserve cooking liquid, discard bay leaves and whole chilis) Allow beef to rest, covered for 30 minutes, Shred beef using two forks or tongs, discarding excess fat. Taste adobo cooking liquid. (if it is too spicy or too salty, thin it out with hot water) moisten meat with 1 cup adobo cooking liquid, reserving the rest for later use.
• Make Rice:.
• In medium pot (about 2 to 3 quarts) combine water, rice, salt, and bay leaf. Boil, uncovered until steam holes appear in rice, and grains on surface appear dry, about 8 minutes. Cover pot and cook rice over lowest heat 15 minutes more, until moisture is mostly absorbed. Remove pot from heat and cover. Let rice stand for 5 minutes undisturbed Transfer rice to a medium bowl fluff with a fork, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
• Assemble Barbacoa Bowls:.
• Top desired amount of cilantro-lime rice with barbacoa and desired toppings such as Copycat Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa, Copycat Chipotle Guacamole, Copycat Chipotle Pinto Beans and Monterey jack cheese.

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE CILANTRO-LIME RICE

Steps:

• Place the water in a large saucepan or stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, 2 teaspoons of the salt, the bay leaf and olive oil and stir to combine. Allow to return to a boil, then boil, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, drain the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, and rinse with hot water. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, cilantro, lime juice and lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

CHIPOTLE CILANTRO LIME RICE COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 tablespoon oil and salt.
• Boil on high until most of the water evaporates. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid for about 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let the rice sit COVERED with the lid on for an additional 5-10 minutes. Do NOT uncover immediately, as the rice is still cooking.
• In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, rice and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and toss until completely mixed.
• Serve as is or topped with cilantro and Chipotle Black Beans.

CHIPOTLE CILANTRO LIME RICE (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add rice, bay leaf, and salt to taste (I like 2 teaspoons). Stir and return to a boil. Boil uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes (for me it's always 12, but some readers have reported mushy rice after 12 minutes, so keep an eye on yours).
• Remove bay leaf. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain rice and rinse with hot water. Pour into a large bowl.
• Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt (I like an additional 1/4 teaspoon). Serve hot or at room temperature.
• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add rice, bay leaf, oil if using, and salt to taste (I like 2 teaspoons). Stir and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt (I like an additional 1/4 teaspoon). Serve hot or at room temperature.
• Add rinsed rice (see notes), water (according to manufacturer's instructions, see notes), bay leaf, salt (I like 1 teaspoon), and oil if using. Close rice cooker, plug in, and turn on. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
• When the rice is finished, remove bay leaf. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Add more salt to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon). Serve hot or at room temperature.
• Follow the instructions above using the following times: 40 minutes for Basmati on the stove top, 45 minutes for long-grain on the stove top, and 60 - 70 minutes for a rice cooker (or according to manufacturer's instructions). 2 cups brown rice makes 16 servings, 1/2 cup each (higher yield than white rice).

CILANTRO LIME RICE (CHIPOTLE'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat a deep cast iron pan or skillet with butter. Add rice and cook on medium-high until rice turns golden brown.
• Add in water, lime zest, and salt. Stir to combine.
• Bring it to a boil and turn the heat down to low. Cover the rice with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes.
• Remove rice from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice to loosen the grains from one another.
• Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice right before serving. Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE'S CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil or butter over low heat. If using butter, stir it occasionally until melted. Add the rice and lime juice and stir for 1 minute. Add the water and salt. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, turn down the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed about 25 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro.