Beef Free Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, zesty, and fragrant, this cilantro lime rice is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate taste better. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting here — a quick rinse, a few minutes on high pressure, and a natural release are all it takes to get perfectly fluffy, non-sticky grains every single time. Once the lid comes off, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a generous handful of chopped cilantro get folded right in, turning simple white rice into something that tastes like it came from your favorite burrito spot. The butter adds just enough richness to round out all that citrusy brightness without weighing it down. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish tacos, black beans, or really anything that needs a fresh, herby base. Whether you're building a rice bowl or rounding out a weeknight spread, this one comes together with almost zero effort and a whole lot of flavor.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, butter, and salt to the Instant Pot insert and stir briefly to combine.
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