Description
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a quick and flavorful side dish that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups extra long-grain white rice (Rinsed)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup extra long-grain white rice (Rinsed)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. (I add the cilantro here because I like the taste of the rice when it’s cooked with the cilantro flavor).
- Seal and cook for 3 minutes on Manual Pressure Cooking.
- When the pot indicates it has finished, allow steam to release naturally for 10 minutes. Press the steam release and remove the lid.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve. I add additional cilantro to garnish.
- Add the water to a pot and bring it to a boil. Add rice, bay leaf, butter, and salt. Stir and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the rice is soft and fluffy.
- Remove the bay leaf. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice along with any additional salt to taste if necessary. Serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cilantro and lime juice according to your taste preference.
- This rice pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or can be served on its own.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg