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Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl
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Instant Pot Cilantro-Lime Rice (Like Chipotle)

Fluffy, flavorful rice with fresh lime and cilantro. Perfect side dish for Mexican food, tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled proteins.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ c. long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1¾ c. water or chicken broth
  • 1 t. salt
  • 2 limes – juice and zest
  • ½ c. fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot min 6 qt

Method
 

  1. Add rinsed rice, water (or broth), and salt to Instant Pot. Stir briefly.
  2. Lock lid into place and set pressure valve to “Sealing.” Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on High for 3 minutes (white rice) or 22 minutes (brown rice).
  3. When timer goes off, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  4. Remove lid. Fluff rice with a fork. Immediately stir in lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and cumin. Season with pepper to taste.
  5. Let sit 2-3 minutes so rice absorbs the lime, then serve.