A Zesty Rice Takeover with the Instant Pot ®
Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, lime and cilantro are paired to create a classic flavor combination that brings added depth to your dishes. If you’re looking for a delicious, simple dish to whip up in the Instant Pot, you can’t go wrong with cilantro lime rice. This versatile side dish is perfect for a variety of meals, from Mexican dishes to grilled steak. The Instant Pot makes preparing this flavorful rice a breeze and ensures perfectly cooked grains every time. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but the combination of fresh cilantro and juicy limes adds an extra punch of flavor to the classic dish!
Prep time: 5 minutes
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:
- 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.
- Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- 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!
In conclusion, cilantro lime rice in the Instant Pot is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic dish. Not only does it take a fraction of the time it would take on the stove or in the oven, but it also eliminates the need for several dirty dishes. Plus, you get perfectly cooked rice every time! In short, if you’re looking for a tasty meal that’s fast and simple to make, give this cilantro lime rice recipe a try. It’s sure to please any crowd!
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 1 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably organic
- 3 T fresh lime juice
- 1 T lime zest, preferably organic
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- 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!
