Vegan Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Total time35 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

This fluffy, fragrant rice comes together with almost no effort thanks to the Instant Pot, which locks in perfectly tender grains in just a few minutes under pressure. A quick rinse keeps the rice light and separate rather than gummy, so every forkful holds its shape. Once it's done, fresh lime juice and zest get folded in along with a generous handful of chopped cilantro, brightening the whole pot with citrusy, herbaceous flavor. It's the kind of side that works with grain bowls, tacos, or roasted veggies, and it holds up well for meal prep since the flavors only deepen as it sits. This one is a great fit for a vegan table, delivering all the classic cilantro-lime punch without any fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
Lundberg Family Farms Gourmet Rice, Organic, Long Grain, White Wholesome Pantry Organic Long Grain White Rice, 32 oz Cadia Organic Long Grain White Rice H-E-B Organics Long Grain White Rice
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1 ¾ cups water
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
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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