Best 2 Instant Pot Lime Cilantro Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME RICE

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice image

Provided by Katie Clark

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup white rice
1 tsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. lime juice (divided)
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp sugar
3 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

In the bowl of the Instant Pot, combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, chicken broth, and sugar. Place the lid on top and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for four minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and last tablespoon of lime. Fluff and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 469 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

INSTANT POT® LIME-CILANTRO RICE

Instant Pot® Lime-Cilantro Rice image

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.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
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.
Serve immediately with lime wedges, garnishing with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 461.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g