Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice unrinsed
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup cilantro minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place rice, water, and oil into the liner of the Instant Pot. Stir to ensure all the rice is covered by the water.2 cups long grain white rice, 2 ¼ cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Close the lid, and set the valve to sealing. Press the “rice” button, and the time should automatically default to 12 minutes at low pressure.
- After the time is up, turn off the Instant Pot using the “cancel” button, and allow a 10 minute natural release before opening the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, and use a fork to fluff the rice. Add the cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine the ingredients.⅓ cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, Salt to taste
- Serve hot, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of cilantro lime rice. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Serving Size
0.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
186
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
62
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
47
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
