Brazil Nut Free Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fluffy, this Instant Pot rice is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting here — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release gives you perfectly cooked, non-sticky grains every single time. Once the lid comes off, a generous hit of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and roughly chopped cilantro gets folded right in, turning simple white rice into something that tastes genuinely vibrant and fresh. The ingredient list is wonderfully straightforward — long-grain white rice, butter, salt, and real citrus — so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden tree nut derivatives sneaking into your meal. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, washing away excess starch so every grain stays light and separate. This is the kind of recipe that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, tacos, or burrito bowls, and it's easy enough to become a true weeknight staple.
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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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