Chipotle Rice Bowl

Submitted by Chef #365101

"I put this together after I decided to make yummy cilantro rice. I crave Chipotle at home, so here it is! Awesome to suit any gluten-free diet or vegetarian."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rice (long-grain white works best)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sliced green pepper
• 1⁄2 sliced red onion
• salt and pepper
• shredded monterey jack cheese, to taste
• sour cream, to taste
• salsa, to taste

directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Add rice and stir.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes covered.
4. Add juice of a lime and cilantro and mix. Cover till ready to serve.
5. Towards the end of the 20 minute rice, start the vegetables.
6. Heat olive oil on medium heat.
7. Add sliced peppers and onions.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Sauté for 7-10 minutes till almost stir-fried brown.
10. In nice sized bowl, add rice 1st, then hot vegetables on top, next add shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.
11. Enjoy!

Reviews

[gailanng]

Ola! Here eat this...I feel your hunger pains. I really do.

 

[Saffier]

I made this on a night I had very little time to make dinner, and my family liked it. It was quick and easy- great for a week night and full of flavor!