Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cups white basmati rice
• 2 medium cloves garlic (finely diced)
• Zest of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 3 1/4 cups cold water
• 1/2 - 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (depending on taste preference)*
• 2 - 4 Tablespoons diced fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (depending on taste preference)*

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute mode...: Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute mode on the High setting. Once the Instant Pot reads “Hot”, add the olive oil, and then the rice. Mix to evenly coat the rice in oil. Saute the rice, stirring a few times, until it is starting to turn golden and starting to develop a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Add in the garlic, lime zest, and salt, and saute for another 30 seconds (or until the garlic is aromatic). Turn the Instant Pot to “off” by hitting cancel.

2. 2

   Add in the water, and stir with a...: Add in the water, and stir with a spoon to combine everything. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the pressure release valve to the “sealed” position. Press the “Manual” or the “Pressure Cook” button on the Instant Pot, and use the arrows to set the time to 3 minutes. Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before turning the pressure release valve to the venting position and carefully opening the lid (angling the opening to direct the steam away from you).

3. 3

   Add in the lime juice and cilantro, and...: Add in the lime juice and cilantro, and use the Instant Pot rice paddle to gently stir. Serve while hot.