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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 230.67 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.38 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 45.17 g 16%
- Total Fat 3.52 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 124.58 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 10.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 113.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.22 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.81 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, and Lime. Each serving provides about 230.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Lime, Lime Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cilantro-Lime Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 230.67 calories and 4.38 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 124.58 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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