Legume 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 vibrant than the handful of ingredients would suggest. Because the whole recipe is built around simple pantry staples — rice, butter, salt, and fresh citrus — there's nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding legumes, no hidden additives or sneaky bean-based fillers to scan a label for. Rinsing the rice before it goes into the pot is a small step that makes a real difference, helping each grain cook up separate and light rather than clumping together. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting with just three minutes on high pressure, and the natural release keeps the texture perfectly tender without going mushy. A final fold of lime and cilantro right before serving means the herbs stay fresh and fragrant rather than wilting into the heat. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, fish tacos, or roasted vegetables and watch it disappear fast.
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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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