Name: Garlic Cilantro Rice {Like Chipotle}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 can chicken broth*; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic salt

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Do you like Chipotle?

Okay, silly question. Who doesn’t like Chipotle?

No denying, Chipotle has become a big contender in the fast-food market over the past couple of years. Just ask any of the 50 people that are always waiting in line for a burrito. Is there ever not a line? Seriously.

Anyway, one of the unsung heroes of their burrito – and especially their burrito bol – is the rice. Seasoned to perfection, with just the right amount of garlic and cilantro.

I wanted something similar at home. Because, who wants to wait in a line with 50 people?

(By the way, smart people call their order ahead, and then go to pick it up – no waiting!)

Garlic Cilantro Rice {Like Chipotle}

Yield: 4 to 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Fan of Chipotle, but don't want to wait for a burrito? Try this rice at home!

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
1 can chicken broth*
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

Place the olive oil and garlic in a medium sauce pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the rice and let cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Pour in the broth and water, give a quick stir, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, and let stand covered for another 5 minutes.

Remove the garlic pieces and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cilantro and garlic salt, and continue to fluff until combined.