Red Meat Allergy Friendly Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fragrant, this Instant Pot side dish is the kind of rice that makes everything else on the plate taste better. The combination of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and roughly chopped cilantro folded into fluffy long-grain white rice delivers a restaurant-quality result with minimal effort. Because this recipe is built entirely around pantry staples, fresh herbs, and a little butter, there's zero concern about hidden red meat derivatives or cross-contamination from processed sauces and seasonings. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, helping each grain stay separate and light rather than clumping together. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release, and you're ready to fluff and finish. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish tacos, or roasted vegetables, making it an incredibly versatile addition to your weekly rotation.
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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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