Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

from indianveggiedelight.com
15 min

This Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice is made in one-pot which is easy, flavorful, fluffy and perfectly tender!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 bay leaf ((optional))
  • 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
  • 1 1/4 cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (coriander leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • zest of 1 lime ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the basmati rice 2-3 times until the water runs clear (removes extra starch), and drain the remaining water.

  2. 2

    Firstly, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and once it’s hot add Bay leaf followed by rinsed basmati rice. Stir for 30 secs (till aromatic).