Hazelnut 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 combination of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and roughly chopped cilantro folded into perfectly cooked long-grain white rice delivers a flavor that feels restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. Tree nut allergies can make navigating packaged rice blends and seasoning mixes a real headache, since flavored products often share facilities or sneak in unexpected ingredients — but this recipe keeps things completely clean with a short, straightforward ingredient list. Rinsing the rice before it goes into the pot is a small step that makes a big difference, helping each grain stay separate and light rather than clumping together. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, and the finishing touches of citrus and herbs go in at the very end so their fresh, vibrant flavor stays fully intact. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, tacos, or burrito bowls, and it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to on busy weeknights.
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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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