Scallion Cilantro Lime Rice

November 04, 2014

Do you remember your first trip to Chipotle? You've been there, right? The uber-industrial, nobody makes a better taco (or burrito), loud, spicy, guacamole-laden mecca of fast casual Mexican food. After my first trip there I remember thinking, "When can I come back here again?!" Well I did. Again and again and again. One of their signature components is the rice (can I get an amen?) so you might remember this recipe for Chipotle-style rice from awhile back. Well, here at Shel'

2 c. white rice
1 c. cilantro (one bundle), free of stems
4 green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 T. water
1 t. salt, plus more if needed

Cook the rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, place the cilantro, green onions, garlic cloves, olive oil, lime juice, water and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse...
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Nutritions

Calories
402

Sodium
305mg
12% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
82g
27% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV