Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice

Rice Side Dish

Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice

Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Infuse your meal with vibrant zest! This Lime-Cilantro Rice boasts a refreshing tang, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. A burst of sunshine in every grain, it's the perfect companion to your favorite dishes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    461 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

Engage the 'Sauté' function on your multi-functional pressure cooker (e.g., Instant Pot®). Add butter. Once melted and shimmering, introduce the rice. Sauté, stirring gently, until the grains turn translucent, approximately 2 minutes.

02

Step
0 mins

Incorporate water, chicken broth, lime juice, and salt. Secure the lid, ensuring it's properly locked.

03

Step
10 mins

Select 'High Pressure' according to your appliance's instructions. Set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow approximately 10 minutes for the pressure to build within the pot.

04

Step
5 mins

Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick pressure release for another 5 minutes, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.

05

Step
5 mins

Gently fold in the lime zest and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

06

Step
0 mins

Serve immediately, accompanied by lime wedges. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, toast the rice in the butter with a clove of minced garlic before adding the liquids.
Adjust the amount of lime juice and cilantro to your personal preference.
Jasmine rice can be substituted for long-grain rice, but may require slightly less cooking time. Keep an eye on it!

Elta Corwin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Melba Hirthe

    Jun 27, 2025

    This is my new go-to rice recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  • Kade Zemlak

    Jun 11, 2025

    The lime flavor is perfect. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick!

  • Lauren Hagenes

    May 2, 2025

    Absolutely delicious and so easy! I've made this several times and it's always a hit.

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