Chipotle Mexican Cilantro Lime Basmati Rice

By Redvettchick

Author: CopyKat Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or butter
• 2/3 cup white basmati rice
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

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.