Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice

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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.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 lime, zested

  • 4 wedges lime

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, or to taste

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

  4. Serve immediately with lime wedges, garnishing with chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
3g Fat
39g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 461mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 81mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.