Gluten Free Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, herby, and packed with citrus punch, this Instant Pot rice is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. The combination of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and roughly chopped cilantro folded into fluffy long-grain white rice creates something that tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. Because it's built entirely from whole, naturally grain-safe ingredients — rice, butter, salt, lime, and fresh herbs — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, helping each grain stay separate and light rather than clumping together. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting with just three minutes on high pressure, making this an effortless weeknight win whether you're pairing it with grilled chicken, fish tacos, or a big bowl of black beans. That final fold of lime and cilantro right before serving keeps the flavors fresh and vibrant rather than cooked-down and muted. Once you try rice made this way, the plain stovetop version is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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