Instant Pot

Cilantro Lime Rice

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You only need 4 ingredients and a few minutes to make this Chipotle Copycat Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice. It is the perfect side dish for Mexican dishes, Asian dishes and great for weekly meal prep.

This easy Chipotle Copycat Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is a great all purpose rice dish that will be loved by your whole family. It makes a great side to serve with Mexican, Asian, and takeout dishes, use as a base for bowls, and as filling for burritos and tacos.

INGREDIENT NOTES

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I used plain basmati rice for this. Make sure this is rinsed till the water runs clear.

Just regular water is all you need to cook this rice.

The addition of lime juice and lime zest brings tons of flavor.

HOW TO COOK CILANTRO LIME RICE INSTANT POT

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PREP TIME: 5 MIN

– Rice – Water – Olive oil – Lime juice – Lime – Salt – Chopped cilantro leaves

COOK TIME: 5 MIN

INGREDIENTS

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Step 1

Add the water, oil (if using), lime juice, lime zest, and salt into the Instant Pot insert, followed by the rice. Mix together well.

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Step 2

Close the Instant Pot and seal, select the pressure cook (or manual) button, select high pressure, and set the timer to 5 minutes.

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Step 3

When done let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before quickly releasing the rest of the pressure.

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TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Make sure to rinse the rice until it runs clear and drain well before cooking.

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