Tree Nut 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 — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release, and you've got perfectly cooked long-grain white rice every single time. What really makes it sing is the finishing touch: fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a generous handful of chopped cilantro folded in right before serving, so the herbs stay vibrant and the citrus flavor stays punchy. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that pays off big, helping each grain stay separate and light rather than clumping together. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — butter, salt, lime, and cilantro — so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden tree nut oils sneaking in through a spice blend or flavored broth. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, tacos, burrito bowls, or honestly just about anything that could use a little brightness 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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