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Chipotle happens to be my favorite healthy fast-food restaurant, and I eat it for dinner on average once a week.
In particular, I’m so in love with their Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, and hence it’s no surprise my inspiration for this Cilantro Lime Avocado Rice comes from none other than Chipotle.
My husband was so excited as he saw me putting together the Avocado Rice, and then making them Black Beans, and then finally sautéing the peppers and onions. In short, I made him a Chipotle Bowl.
He even updated his Facebook status with this picture below of the Homemade Chipotle Bowl, and he hardly ever goes on Facebook which says a lot.
This Cilantro Lime Avocado Rice is heaven, and I made it with brown rice so it’s healthy too. 
Serve alone, or with Black Beans, or make a fully loaded Chipotle Bowl. 
Healthy. Delicious. Scrumptious. 
NUTRITION: Brown Rice is a good source of Protein and Fiber. Avocados are rich in Antioxidants and are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins B6, C, E and K. In addition, they help lower cholesterol and contain anti-cancerous properties. Jalapenos are a very good source Vitamin C and a good source of Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin A. Lime is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Cilantro is a good source of Vitamin C and contains small amounts of Vitamin E.
INGREDIENTS:
for the rice
- Basmati Brown Rice (uncooked) – 1 cup
- Water – 2 1/4 cups
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
for the avocado rice
- Avocado – 1 (mashed)
- Lime – juice of 1
- Lime Zest – zest of 1 lime
- Jalapeno – 1 (sliced, deseeded, finely chopped)
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Fresh Cilantro – 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Cooked Basmati Brown Rice (from above)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by making the rice.
2. In the meantime, get all the ingredients for the avocado rice… zest the lime, chop the jalapeno, and chop the cilantro.
3. Mash the avocado in a bowl.
4. Season with 1/2 tsp of salt and juice of 1 lime.
5. Add the jalapeno and lime zest. Mix and set aside.
6. Once the rice is done. Scoop out the rice and transfer to a large bowl.
7. Top the hot rice with the cool avocado.
8. Using 2 spoons, mix the rice and avocado.
9. Top with fresh cilantro. Mix. Check for seasonings.
10. Serve immediately.
TELL ME: Have you ever tried Chipotle? Do you prefer their white rice or brown rice? What do you usually order at Chipotle?
I don't like Chipotle, but can't say much coz I haven't had much besides their burrito. My favorite Tex-Mex restaurants are Chuy's (Dallas) and Trudy's (Austin) – try those if you get a chance when you visit Texas!
Really? What don't you like about it? I find it similar to Indian food.. it's like eating kale chane and chawal. Will definitely keep those places in mind if/when I visit Texas. I heard great things about Austin. Thanks!!
I love Chipotle. It sucks though that Chipotle is a four hour drive and thus have had to make my versions of the veggie bowl at home. Your cilantro lime avocado rice sounds great!
4 Hours??? Awww.. I'm sorry. That does suck. Chipotle is like my weekly dinner. This rice was yummy, hope you try it.
This looks great – I'm going to have to try a Chipotle bowl. I think I've been to Chipotle maybe once when we lived in Louisville. Now we're out in the middle of the country, so of course there's no Chipotle around.
What? No Chipotle? I assumed it was all over the country? Ya know, you're temping me to do a post on making a Chipotle bowl, it's not right that so many people don't have access in the same country! Sorry!!!
I love Chipotle–it's one of my favorite fast food restaurants too. 🙂 This rice looks perfect as a side for taco night!
Love it too, and also one of my fave fast-food restaurants. Yeah, it would be good for taco night too. 🙂
That looks so yummy, and easy to make. Looking forward to making it. That is such a creative and great addition of adding the avocado, would have never thought of that. JC
Thanks JC – I'm glad you approve and hope you will try this soon.
Yum! I made "green" rice a few months ago and fell hard for it! I must make it again soooooon!
Love green rice, it's just so inviting and pretty.
This Looks superb ! Never thought of adding avocado to rice.. Delhi really lacks good Mexican food..(and so does Australia) and love chipotle too after trying it in US. There is no shortage of good Mexican there! Your husband should feel so lucky to have you!
Thanks Amelia… indeed it was. Mexican food would do well in India, perhaps you should try Yelp and see what comes up? I know, he better feel lucky to have me. 🙂
Dude. Just… dude. This looks amazing. Chipotle is my jam. I can't wait to try this out!!
THanks Lauren.. that's so sweet of you to say. Chipotle is my peanut butter.. love it!