Fructose Free Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, herby, and finished with a hit of citrus, this Instant Pot rice is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. For anyone managing fructose sensitivity, plain rice is a reliable staple — but this recipe proves that safe eating doesn't have to mean boring eating. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and clean: long-grain white rice, butter, salt, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro, with no hidden sauces, sweeteners, or high-fructose additions to worry about. Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch and sets you up for perfectly fluffy, separate grains every single time. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just a few minutes, and the finishing step — folding in the lime and cilantro after fluffing — keeps those fresh flavors vibrant rather than cooked off. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or roasted vegetables, and the leftovers reheat like a dream.
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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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