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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

You'll love this mouthwatering Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice recipe that's bursting with flavor and makes the perfect side dish anytime.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cilantro, instant pot, lime, pressure cooker, rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 76kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 2 cups water
  • cilantro fresh
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Take 5-7 sprigs of cilantro. Fold them into themselves to make a clump and chop finely. Stems and leaves altogether. Most of the flavor is in the stems.
  • Add the rice, water, two wedges of lime, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, spices, and water to the instant pot. For parboiled rice, it’s a 1:1 ratio of water and rice. Stir ingredients.
  • Seal the lid and pressure valve.
  • Cook at the rice setting or on high for 12 minutes.
  • Quick release.
  • Squeeze the juice from the remaining lime onto the rice and then fluff the rice.
  • Serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro as a garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g