October is usually a super crazy month at our house. We have an anniversary, and then my oldest daughter and my hubby share a birthday on the 27th. I still cannot believe that child is 7 now. Where has the time gone! After having to plan a princess party and juggle all the October insanity, last week I went through serious cooking block. This very rarely happens to me. I usually have my meals planned out ahead, with new recipes in queue to be tested, but last week I was totally blank. So blank that we are eggs for dinner one of the nights (gasp…. and I actually enjoyed it). Anyway, for days like those that I do not want to think too deeply about meals, chilli always ends up in my crock pot. To accompany the chilli, I made this cilantro lime rice that we love from one of our favorite fast food joints Chipotle. We do not eat out a whole lot, but our family loves this Mexican place. Their food is fresh, quick, delicious and actually healthier than most places. They have this rice that is sooooo good. It took a couple visits of trying to peek into the kitchen before we figured out what goes in it. I now make this rice pretty often at home.
- 1 Tablespoons Oil
- 2 cups Rice
- 3½ cups of Water
- Salt to taste
- 3 Limes, Juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a pan. Add the rice and toast for a few minutes, until the rice starts to change color. Stir often so as not to burn. Add in the salt and water and bring to a boil. Put a lid on pot and reduce heat to medium. Boil for 15 minutes. Without taking the lid off, take the rice off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. This produces perfectly cooked, fluffy rice. In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, cilantro and olive oil. Toss the mixture into the cooked rice, and adjust for salt if necessary.
- Enjoy!We love ours with Mexican food.
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