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Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot)

A quick and flavorful cilantro lime rice made in the Instant Pot, perfect as a side dish for tacos, burritos, or any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
Liquid
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Add the rinsed rice, water, lime juice, salt, and olive oil to the Instant Pot.
  2. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf or a garlic clove while cooking the rice.

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