Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

A bowl of cilantro lime rice with a wooden spoon inside.

5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy four-ingredient side dish that pairs wonderfully with your favorite Mexican cuisine. Using the instant pot guarantees perfectly cooked rice every time!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cilantro lime rice, instant pot recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups long-grain rice - either white or brown
3 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
3/4 - 1 cup cilantro - chopped
2 medium limes - freshly squeezed
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

Rinse rice in cold water. Combine the rice and chicken broth in the instant pot. Set instant pot to "pressure cook", and set time to 4 minutes. Seal the vent to close, and let the instant pot build up pressure.
2 1/2 cups long-grain rice, 3 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
After the 4 minutes are up, let the instant pot do a natural release for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release by opening the vent.
Remove the lid from the instant pot. Use a fork to fluff the rice, and then add chopped cilantro and the fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
3/4 - 1 cup cilantro, 2 medium limes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Notes

You can store this rice in the refrigerator for several days. Just microwave it with your favorite protein.
Tailor the amount of cilantro and lime to your tastes.

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