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Cilantro Lime Rice

A flavorful and zesty cilantro lime rice made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect as a side dish for any Mexican meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Flavoring
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Add the rinsed rice, water, olive oil, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  2. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Finishing Touches
  1. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  2. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or garlic powder to the rice before cooking.

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