Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice comes out tender and loaded with a bold fresh taste. Cook this easy side dish recipe up in minutes to enjoy on taco night.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 Cups White Rice jasmine rice will work
- ¼ Cup Cilantro fresh and chopped
- ½-1 Small Juice of Lime
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Teaspoon Olive Oil divided
Instructions
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Into the inner pot of the Instant Pot ( I used my 6-quart) add in the water, rice, salt, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together and make sure the rice is covered by the water.
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Place the lid on the IP, and turn the steam release knob to sealing. Press the rice cook button. If there is no rice button on the Instant Pot press pressure cook button. Make sure it's on low pressure, and adjust the cooking time to 12 minutes.
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Once the cooking time is up do a quick release of the steam by turning the release knob to releasing. This releases the steam from the Instant Pot.
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With a spoon or a fork fluff the rice.
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Add in the juice of half of a lime, if you want more lime flavor add in a whole lime. Add in the chopped cilantro and the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Stir all the ingredients together until fully mixed.
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Serve and enjoy
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Recipe Notes
There is no need to rinse the rice in water, but if you prefer to do so rinse until the water runs clear.
Chicken or veggie broth can be substituted for water.
I made this in my 6 quart Instant Pot.
The nutritional value may vary depending on the ingredients used.
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