High Fructose Corn Syrup 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. Fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a generous handful of chopped cilantro get folded in right at the end, so every bite is vibrant and fragrant rather than flat or muddy. The beauty of making this from scratch is knowing exactly what went into it — no seasoning packets, no bottled lime-flavored sauces, and none of the sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought rice mixes and convenience products. Long-grain white rice, real butter, and actual limes do all the heavy lifting here, which is exactly the kind of clean ingredient list worth cooking from. Rinsing the rice before it goes into the pot is a small step that pays off big, helping each grain stay separate and light once the pressure releases. A quick natural release followed by a gentle fold with the fork keeps everything tender without turning sticky or gummy. Whether it's going alongside tacos, grilled chicken, or a burrito bowl, this rice pulls the whole plate together with zero fuss.
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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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