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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice uses long grain white rice cooked with vegetable broth, water, and canola oil for moisture and flavor. After pressure cooking, fresh lime juice, zest, chopped cilantro, and a touch of salt are folded in to brighten the rice with citrus notes and herbal freshness. The resulting rice is fluffy with a subtle tang, making it a well-rounded side dish suitable for Mexican, Southwestern, or other fresh-flavored meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
204 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil vegetable, or grapeseed oil
- 3 tablespoons lime divided, juice of
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- lime zest
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Put the broth, water, oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and rice in the Instant Pot. Lock the lid in place and push the "Rice" button on the Instant Pot. This will cook the rice for 12 minutes. When the Instant Pot beeps, let it sit for 5 more minutes. After the 5 minutes, using a hot pad, quick release the pressure by turning the steam release valve to vent. Let all of the steam out and carefully remove the lid.
- Transfer the rice to a large bowl. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, and salt. Stir and fluff the rice again with a fork. Serve warm.
- Note-we have the 6 QT Instant Pot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
64mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.