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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Spice up your dinner menu tonight with this fantastic, easy-to-make cilantro lime rice in the Instant Pot. With only a few fresh ingredients and a quick prep time, you can transform plain rice into an extraordinary dish. The classic flavor combination of lime and cilantro in this copycat version adds depth to any meal - try it for yourself and experience just how mouthwatering it is.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice rinsed until water runs clear
  • cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add rice and broth to Instant Pot® container and stir to combine. Cover and lock lid into place. Set valve to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” and “High Pressure” settings. Adjust cook time to 22 minutes.
  • Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  • Remove lid and stir in lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. If desired, allow flavors to combine for several minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Keyword cilantro lime