Easy and Flavorful Instant Pot® Cilantro-Lime Rice
In this Easy and Flavorful Instant Pot® Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe, lime and cilantro are paired to create a classic flavor combination that brings added depth to your dishes.
Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. This recipe is great as a side dish, in Mexican recipes too.
The best part I love about this recipe is that you will get perfect Cilantro Lime Rice every time with the Instant Pot and this recipe is ready in 22 minutes with very less effort from me.
Cook time: 22 minutes (+ time to come to pressure)
Natural Release (NR): 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 c. long-grain brown rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 1¼ c. chicken or vegetable broth, preferably organic
- 3 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 T. lime zest, preferably organic
- ¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 t. garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Add rice and broth to an Instant Pot® container and stir to combine. Cover and lock the lid into place. Set the valve to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” and “High Pressure” settings. Adjust cook time to 22 minutes.
2. Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
3. Remove the lid and stir in lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. If desired, allow flavors to combine for several minutes before serving. Enjoy!