Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice

This tangy rice is quick, easy, and full of fresh, delicious flavor. Add it to a burrito, taco salad, Mexican burrito bowl, pair it with any of your favorite Mexican entrees, or just enjoy as a side dish. Perfect choice for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter. Once butter is melted and hot, stir in rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice becomes opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, chicken broth, lime juice, and salt. Close and lock the lid.

Step: 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lime zest and fluff rice with a fork.

Step: 4

Serve immediately with lime wedges, garnishing with chopped cilantro.

Per Serving: 203 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 39.2g; fat 3.3g; cholesterol 8.4mg; sodium 461.3mg.

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