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A bowl of cilantro lime basmati rice garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves on a rustic wooden table. The rice is fluffy and white, and the bright green of the cilantro adds a fresh contrast. The lime wedges are arranged on top of the rice. A spoon and a folded napkin are placed beside the bowl, indicating readiness for serving. The background is softly focused, emphasizing the dish.

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Renata Cauchon-Robles, MS, RDN and Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, CSDH, LD
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Latin, Mediterranean
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 186 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 strainer
  • 1 instant pot
  • 1 tea towel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 medium Limes juiced

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the basmati rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  • Add the rinsed rice and the appropriate amount of water to your Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot lid securely.
  • Select the "Rice" button on your Instant Pot to start the cooking process.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, release the pressure quickly by turning the steam release valve to the "Venting" position. Be careful of the hot steam.
  • After the pressure has been released and the float valve has dropped, carefully open the Instant Pot lid. To prevent the rice from becoming too sticky, drape a clean tea towel over the top of the rice in the Instant Pot. Place the Instant Pot lid back on top of the tea towel to cover it.
  • Allow the rice to rest for at least five minutes, but no longer than 10 minutes. This will help the rice steam and fluff up.
  • Remove the lid and tea towel, stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days. If you won't be consuming it within the same week, consider freezing any leftovers for up to three months.

Serving Size

One serving is equal to approximately 1/2 cup rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mg
Keyword beef-free, chicken-free, corn-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, kosher, Mediterranean, nightshade-free, no added sugar, nut-free, oil-free, one-pan, pescatarian, pork-free, seafood-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian