Easy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

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Cilantro Lime Rice is the easiest thing you will ever make. If you are craving those Chipotle flavors but don’t want to pay Chipotle prices this is the recipe for you. Personally, I enjoy cilantro lime rice with hot sauce and an exaggerated amount of lime juice. So much so my family tends to ask me if I would like some rice with my lime juice. In addition to just eating the rice by itself I love to combine it with vegan enchiladas, tacos, and inside a burrito for lunch. But fear not this recipe is just perfect in tanginess but hey if you are like me and want more just add it. Don’t like this type of rice feel free to click here for red Mexican rice.

Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Rice

The ingredients are easy and readily available in most supermarkets. I prefer Jasmine rice for this rendition I find it has a more fluffier texture and makes for a great rice or rice pudding. Don’t have Jasmine rice, simply replace it with any rice your family enjoys even brown rice works but the cooking time will be a little longer. Now this recipe calls for an Instant pot but it can be adapted to a stove top so do not get discouraged. I prefer freshly squeezed lime juice and if you are so inclined to also use the zest. This recipe is oil free but I have also made it with one teaspoon of coconut oil and oh man was it absolutely delicious. Finally, for the broth I used water to keep the cost low but if you keep vegetable broth in your pantry feel free to use it and it will amp up the flavor even more. If you are looking for more rice recipes I totally recommend that you click here and explore 11 more recipes that are sure to please your taste buds. Lets begin shall we!

Easy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

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5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 Instant Pot
• 1 Kitchen Spoon
• 1 Fork for fluffing

Ingredients

  

• 1 Cup Rice
• 1 1/2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Cilantro Roughly Chopped
• 1-2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1 Teaspoon Himalayan Salt optional
• 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil or Neutral Cooking Oil optional

Instructions

 

• If using oil set your Instant Pot on saute and add the oil.
  
• Then add the rice
  
• Stir the rice around so that it is all coated with the oil
  
• Add the water or broth followed by the salt and turn off the Instant Pot. Proceed to put your Instant Pot on the pressure cook setting for 7 minutes.
  
• Once the Instant Pot finishes cooking the rice leave it alone so that it releases the pressure on its own. This will also make the rice a little more fluffier. If you are in a rush simply SAFELY release the pressure away from your face. Add the cilantro and lime juice.
  
• Fluff with a fork.
  
• Enjoy with those you love.
  

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How to store food?

In an airtight container for 1 week in the refrigerator, I do not recommend freezing it.

How long is it good for?

1 week

Some type of gluten free or soy free alternative?

This recipe is both soy and gluten free

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