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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice couldn't get easier with 3 ingredients and a 4 minute cook time. Super flavorful and perfect with any Mexican meal.
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Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice couldn't get easier with 3 ingredients and a 4 minute cook time. Super flavorful and perfect with any Mexican meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cilantro lime rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 large lime, zested
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Add rice, water, lime juice and salt to the Instant Pot. Seal and set to cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes than force remaining pressure out by turning the valve. Stir in the lime zest and cilantro.
  • For the stove top: increase the water to 1 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons. Add rice, water, lime juice and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in lime zest and cilantro.