Description
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a quick and vibrant side dish that elevates any meal with its zesty flavor profile. This recipe combines fluffy long-grain white rice with freshly squeezed lime juice and fragrant cilantro, creating a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or vegetarian dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup water or broth
- Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Combine rinsed rice, water or broth, salt, and half of the chopped cilantro in the Instant Pot. Stir gently.
- Close the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes; allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes afterward.
- Carefully fluff the rice with a fork and mix in lime juice and remaining cilantro.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, use broth instead of water.
Customize by adding spices like garlic powder or onion powder before cooking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg