Sesame 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 the heavy lifting — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release, and you're rewarded with perfectly cooked grains every single time. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, washing away excess starch so each grain stays light and separate rather than clumping together. Once the lid comes off, a generous hit of fresh lime juice, fragrant zest, and roughly chopped cilantro gets folded in while the rice is still warm, so the flavors absorb beautifully rather than just sitting on top. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is clean and easy to verify, with no sauces, seasonings, or blends that might hide unwanted allergens. It pairs effortlessly with grilled proteins, tacos, burrito bowls, or really anything that could use a pop of herby, tangy freshness on the plate.
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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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