Turkey 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 any meal. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting here — just three minutes on high pressure followed by a natural release gives you perfectly cooked long-grain rice every single time, no babysitting a pot on the stove required. Once the lid comes off, a generous hit of fresh lime juice, lime zest, and roughly chopped cilantro gets folded right in, turning simple white rice into something that tastes genuinely vibrant and restaurant-worthy. Rinsing the rice before cooking is a small step that makes a real difference, washing away excess starch so each grain stays distinct and light rather than clumping together. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely poultry-free, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden broths or stock-based seasonings sneaking in. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, black beans, roasted vegetables, or anything that could use a little zesty lift on the plate. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat because it's just that easy and that good.
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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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