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Get the Recipe 10-Minute Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Making rice in the Instant Pot is basically foolproof - it is so easy to do and results in the perfect rice every time. Toss it with freshly squeezed lime juice and cilantro for a flavorful side dish that pairs with many dishes, from tacos to burrito bowls to curry.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice or white long grain
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 Tablespoon butter optional
- 1 lime zested and juiced (~2 TBSP)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Optional but recommended.
- In the bowl of your Instant Pot, add the rinsed rice and combine with water, butter, and salt. Cover and set to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes for perfectly al dente rice (or 4 minutes for more well-done rice). Allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dishes!
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Notes
- Freezing: cool the rice, then store in a freezer-safe container like a Stasher bag or Souper Cube for easy storage. Thaw in the fridge or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
321IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.