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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is easy, healthy and tasty! This Cilantro Lime Rice tastes just like Chipotle's. The fresh cilantro and lime flavors make it a wonderful side dish or ingredient for burritos or bowls!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 270 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cup brown rice
- 2.5 cup broth or water
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 3 teaspoon lime juice fresh
- 1 lime zest
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice and add it to the instant pot.
- Add water (or broth), oil and salt to the Instant Pot. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Cook on Manual High Pressure for 22 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
- Add the fresh lime juice, zest and cilantro into the rice. Gently mix the rice and serve.
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For White Rice:
- Follow the above steps, change pressure cooking time to 4 minutes at high pressure.
For Stovetop:
- Follow package instructions to cook rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. Then follow the steps to add the lime juice, zest and cilantro to the rice.
Notes
- Using broth: If using broth that is not low-sodium, omit salt and add it at the end of cooking if needed.
- Storing cooked rice: This Cilantro Lime Rice stores well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
270kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
97IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 97IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.