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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant, zesty side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The subtle citrus tang pairs beautifully with the earthy cilantro, offering a refreshing contrast to rich main courses.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Pressurize/Release Time 17 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 181
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups basmati rice
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Method
 

  1. Fill the pressure cooker. Add the rice, water, salt, and lime juice to the bowl of a pressure cooker. Give everything a stir.
  2. Seal the pressure cooker and set to cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
  3. When the pressure cooker is done cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes before manually releasing the remaining pressure.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the olive oil and fresh cilantro. Feel free to add extra lime juice to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.4mg
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