Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice
Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice balances fluffy, buttery grains with a bright kick of fresh lime and herbal cilantro. Toasted rice deepens the flavor while citrus and zest keep it lively, making it a vibrant side for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled chicken, or weeknight fajitas.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add butter. When the butter is melted and hot, stir in the rice. Cook, stirring now and then, until the rice turns opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, chicken broth, lime juice, and salt. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's directions, about 5 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lime zest and fluff the rice with a fork.
- 4
Serve right away with lime wedges, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Calories 224.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.63 g Low Source
- Carbs 45.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.19 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 7.83 mg Low Source
- Sodium 124.58 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.67 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.2 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate
- Potassium 104.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.61 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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