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Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe in the Instant Pot

This Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is wonderfully fragrant, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s the perfect side dish for chicken, beef, pork, and fish. Or it makes a great base for burrito bowls!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of rice long-grain, rinsed well
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker

Method
 

  1. Rinse your rice thoroughly under cool water until the water runs clear.
  2. Place rice, broth, oil, and salt in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Seal the lid and set to cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  4. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  5. Open the lid, fluff the cooked rice with a fork, and let it cool slightly to room temperature.
  6. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Serve warm as a great side dish or chill for your next homemade burrito bowl!
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