Go Back
–+ servings
Print

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

An easy recipe for perfectly cooked rice flavored with cilantro and lime ready in under 20 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine asian
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword 30 minute, instant pot
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
natural release time 10 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 278kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice Basmati is a good choice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 TBSP butter
  • 3 TBSP lime juice-divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine the water, rice, butter, 2 TBSP lime juice, and salt in the inner pot of the Instant Pot
  • Put the lid on the pot, press the power button, set it to manual mode, and adjust the time to 4 minutes
  • Set the knob to sealing
  • When the pot is done cooking let it rest for 10 minutes and then release the pressure.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork
  • Add the remaining lime juice, cilantro, and lime zest
  • Stir and fluff again.
  • Taste for salt and add as needed.

Notes

Can EASILY be doubled

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg