Make this Instant Pot cilantro lime rice for a fast side dish that the whole family will love! Made in a flash in a pressure cooker, this Chipotle copycat recipe is great for meal prep and pairs well with so many dishes.
Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”.
Press Manual>High Pressure>5 minutes. It will take ~5-8 minutes to get up to pressure.
When the rice has finished cooking, the Instant Pot will beep. Press the "keep warm/off" button to turn it to off.
Allow it to sit for 10 minutes and then flip the switch to "venting" to remove any remaining pressure.
Carefully open the lid, add the cilantro, and fluff the rice with a fork or rice scoop.
1/3 cup cilantro
If desired, add lime juice or more lime zest to taste.
Notes
If you like firmer, al dente rice, 4 minutes is perfect. If you want something a little softer, then 6 minutes is your best bet.
For Instant Pot Jasmine brown rice, you’ll need to add an extra 1/8 cup of water/broth and cook for 17 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
You can easily adjust the flavor to your preference. Love lime and cilantro? Feel free to add more to taste.
Cooking time will remain the same no matter how much rice you make.
Make sure to turn the Instant Pot off once it has finished cooking. This will prevent the rice from scorching while you wait for the pot to depressurize.
Stovetop: combine all ingredients except cilantro in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on. Add cilantro and fluff with a fork.