Lactose 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 method takes all the guesswork out of stovetop rice — no scorched bottoms, no mushy clumps, just perfectly cooked grains every single time. A small pat of unsalted butter goes in during cooking, but the amount is minimal enough that most people managing lactose sensitivity handle it without issue, and it can easily be swapped for a dairy-free alternative if needed. Once the pressure releases, 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 restaurant-worthy. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, black beans, or anything that benefits from a little herby brightness on the plate. The whole process is hands-off and fuss-free, which makes it just as practical on a busy weeknight as it is for a weekend spread.
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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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