Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice or jasmine
un-rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Directions
- 1
Add the rice, water, 1 teaspoon of the oil and salt to the pressure cooker pot and stir.
- 2
Cover and cook on high pressure 3 minutes. When timer beeps, use a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- 3
After 10 minutes do a quick pressure release and fluff rice with a fork.
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, and remaining oil. Add the rice and toss until thoroughly mixed.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
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About this Recipe
Craving that vibrant, zesty rice you find in your favorite Chipotle burrito bowl or alongside perfectly seasoned tacos and enchiladas? This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice brings those fresh flavors right to your kitchen with minimal effort, making it the ideal side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal.
The beauty of using an Instant Pot for this recipe is its ability to create perfectly cooked, fluffy rice every time, without constant monitoring. Combined with simple, fresh ingredients like bright lime and aromatic cilantro, it delivers an authentic, restaurant-quality flavor that effortlessly elevates any meal, all cooked conveniently in one pot.
You can expect a bowl of tender, fluffy long grain white or jasmine rice, each grain infused with a refreshing tang from the fresh lime juice. The generous chopped cilantro adds a burst of herbaceous aroma and a beautiful green fleck throughout, making every bite a delight for the senses. This versatile side dish is incredibly light yet satisfying, providing a zesty counterpoint to richer main courses and a perfect base for flavorful bowls.
While this recipe is fantastic as is, feel free to adjust the amount of fresh lime juice or chopped cilantro to suit your personal preference for brightness and herbaciousness. For a slightly different aromatic quality, you can choose between long grain white rice or jasmine, both working beautifully in this recipe.
This flavorful cilantro lime rice is a perfect companion to virtually any Mexican-inspired dish. Serve it warm as a bright, zesty side that complements and cuts through richer flavors, or as the foundation for your favorite burrito bowls.