Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice made in the Instant Pot is quick and convenient and perfect with fajitas or burritos!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cups cold water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice - place the rice in a fine mesh strainer then rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Add the rinsed rice to the instant pot along with water or broth and butter. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, then select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and cook for 3 minutes on high.
- Natural release - when the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before setting the valve to vent to release any remaining pressure.
- Add in fresh lime juice, salt, and fresh chopped cilantro. Stir to combine, then fluff with a fork.
- Serve as a side dish with burritos, fajitas, tacos, etc.