Macadamia 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 does all the heavy lifting, locking in moisture so every grain comes out perfectly tender without any guesswork. A generous hit of fresh lime juice, fragrant zest, and roughly chopped cilantro gets folded in right at the end, keeping the flavors vivid and the herbs tasting fresh rather than wilted. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, washing away excess starch so the finished texture is light and separate rather than gummy or clumped. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — just rice, butter, salt, lime, and cilantro — so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils sneaking into the dish. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, tacos, or a big scoop of black beans, and honestly tastes good enough to eat straight from the pot.
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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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