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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice (Ready in 15 Minutes)

Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is the perfect side dish to elevate your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex meals! This recipe comes together in 15 minutes and only contains 5 ingredients.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: 15-minute side dish, cilantro lime rice, cilantro lime rice in the Instant Pot, easy side dish, how to make cilantro lime rice, Instant Pot cilantro lime rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Lena Gladstone

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice un-rinsed
  • 1 ¼ cups water or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 medium lime juiced and zested
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Add the rice, water, and salt to the pressure cooker pot and stir.
  • Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer beeps, use a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes do a quick pressure release and fluff rice with a fork.
  • In a serving bowl, add the rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice and zest. Toss until mixed and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg