Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Description
This recipe starts with rinsing and combining long grain rice and water in the Instant Pot, ensuring the rice is fully submerged to prevent sticking or burning. The rice cooks under high pressure for a short duration, followed by a natural pressure release to finish cooking gently. Fluffing the rice after cooking lightens its texture.
The final step incorporates lime zest, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt into the cooked rice, imbuing it with fresh citrus aroma and herbal brightness. The layering of these flavors after cooking preserves their freshness and prevents bitterness from prolonged heat exposure.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice serves as a vibrant side to grilled meats, tacos, or beans and adds a fresh element to balanced meals. The recipe note mentions it can be adapted easily to stovetop cooking using the same finishing ingredients, making it versatile for kitchens without pressure cookers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 2 cups water
- lime zest from 1
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the rice and water to your Instant Pot. *Make sure rice is fully submerged in water to prevent burn notice
- Place lid on Instant Pot and ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook on manual, high pressure for 3 minutes followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release.
- Once 10 minutes has passed, move valve to release any additional pressure and wait for pin to drop.
- Remove lid and fluff rice with spoon.
- Stir in the lime zest, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For stovetop preparation, cook rice as usual and stir in lime zest, juice, cilantro, and salt at the end to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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