Simple, quick, and full of flavor. That is what you will get with this Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice. It is the perfect side for Taco night or even with grilled fish! Who could ask for more!
As I stated in my Whisky Instant Pot Baked Beans Post when the Instant Pot
first came out I was very skeptical of it. It was one of the kitchen appliances that just sounded too good to be true.
After my parents bought me one for Christmas I had a few failed recipes because I was overturning the release valve to seal position. Once I figured out what I was doing wrong the Instant Pot has become my best friend.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice was one of my first successful recipes. My neighbors were having a get-together and were kind enough to invite the kids and I. I asked if there was anything I could bring and they requested Cilantro Lime Rice since they were making grilled tequila lime chicken.
At this point, I haven’t made cilantro lime rice but I thought sure why not. What do I have to lose? Except maybe my reputation of being a good home cook.
When Jane heard it was Mexican grill out she yelled, “I will make my best guacamole, everyone loves MY guacamole.” Yes, I am still working on modestly with my ASD child, but as a mom, I am happy she gets just as much joy in cooking as I do.
I decided to use the instant pot for the rice because it makes rice in under 12 minutes, plus I can sauté the onions and garlic in the same dish. Making clean up easier.
Full disclosure, my husband was out of town; therefore, the easier and less time-consuming anything is, when raising two kids on your own, the better.
Once the onions were sautéed in butter I added the lime juice and the cilantro. I forgot to take down and measure out the rice before adding the lime juice.
By the time I got the rice down and measured the lime juice was a sticky goo on the bottom of the instant pot.
OH NO!!! I thought. Then I thought what the hell let’s just see how it turns out since it was not burnt to the bottom.
I added the rice and the stock gave it a quick stir to combine everything. Turned off the sauté mode setting. Closed the lid, made sure it was sealed and the vent was in the off position. Then hit the Rice button.
Within 10 minutes the Cilento Lime Rice was done. And… It tasted amazing. Caramelizing the lime juice really brought out the flavor.
The Instant Pot Cilento Lime Rice was a hit at the party as well as Jane’s best guacamole. Our reputations did not get tarnished by taking this risk! It was a good night filled with laughter and we all slept well.
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅛ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tbsp vegetable base
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot on Saute mode. Place in the instant pot the onions and butter, cook and stir occasionally 5 minutes until onions are softened.
- Add the juice from one lime garlic and cilantro. Cook for 1 minute. Cancel the saute mode.
- Add rice, water and vegetable base, stir until combined. Place lid on and place it on the lock position, making sure vent valve is in the sealed position. Turn on Rice mode and let cook.
- Once the timer goes off signally rice is all done carefully move vent from the seal position to the vent position to depressurize the instant pot. BE CAREFUL THE STEAM RELEASED FROM THE VENT IS VERY HOT, REFER TO USER MANUAL ON THE PROPER WAY TO VENT YOUR INSTANT POT.
- Once depressurized you should be able to remove lid easily. Give the rice a good stir and serve.
Notes
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The only thing I have cooked in my instant pot is rice! But here is another recipe I want to try!
It makes rice cooking effortless right? No more burnt pans!!! I also started making beans in mine saves me a fortune at the store! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
YUM! This recipe looks amazing & is simple enough to throw together while my chicken is baking! Thanks for this!
kendra B.
http://www.helga-marie.com
Thank you so much! Yes it is great just throw it together put the lid on and get to doing other things!
Oh my friend has an IP and she will love this recipe. Sending to her!
Thank you for sharing! Since I got my IP I am never looking back!
Yummo! Guess what is Melbourne going to cook this weekend – Pot Cilantro Lime Rice, Yes Ma’am!!
Well if you ask me Melbourne has great taste! I hope you enjoy! Thanks for putting a smile on my face today!
Yum! his looks delicious! I am always looking for new recipes. I’ll have to try this. Thank you!!!
Thank You!
This Lime rice looks so good and especially using an instant pot. I am always looking for a new rice recipe. I think my family would like this.
Thank you! I really enjoy cooking rice in my instant pot it is so effortless. When I used to make it on the stove I was always paranoid I was going to burn it! Hope your family enjoys this simple recipe!
Yum! Yum! And more yum! I love lime flavored rice and I’ll definitely need to try this recipe, looks fabulous!
Thank you so much hun! Lime rice is just the best, light and refreshing!
Cilantro lime rice sounds so delicious. I would love that with something totally simple like spiced black beans.
I usually serve it with tacos and black beans only because of I love mixing my spiced black beans with the rice hahaha and my husband thinks a meal is not complete without meat, hence the taco. Whoever said you can’t have the best of both worlds. My point is, do it mix it with some spiced black beans and enjoy!!
I love cilantro rice! I just never have the patience to cook it! I will have to try this out! It looks super easy!
Truly the easiest!! I always had issues cooking rice until I got an instant pot!
I am starting to think an Instant Pot is something I NEED in my kitchen! I am seeing such tasty and easy to make recipes using an instant pot – including this one!
Thank you! When they first came out I was skeptical, is the cost really worth it? Is this just another fad? Then I got one for Christmas and love it. Honestly, I got rid of three other kitchen gadgets thanks to the instant pot!
I love trying new recipes and cilantro lime rice is SO good!!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy!
We call it pilaf as well where I live!
I’m not really into cilantro, but I imagine with the lemon it gets better.
Pilaf here is rice with little pasta bites it is really good too. Coming this month is my Instant Pot Rice Pilaf recipe. To be honest, if you don’t like cilantro this recipe isn’t going to be for you. The lime does help balance out the cilantro but cilantro and lime are really the only things you taste.
Yum! This looks delicious! Thanks for such a simple and tasty recipe!
You are very welcome!
I don’t have an instant pot, but this sounds so good! I’ve been looking into getting one!
My Instant Pot was the best gift anyone could have ever given me. I honestly wasn’t sure about it, for the cost would it be worth it. Now after owning one for 6 months I will say DO IT GET AN INSTANT POT!!!
How delish does this look?! Yum! Cilantro rice is always a great idea.
xx Tatyanna
http://www.apopoflife.com
Yes, indeed it is!! Thank you so much!!
This is making my mouth water! I’m having guests over this weekend and I’m still stuck about what to cook for them. I might give this a try! Thank you!
Well, I am glad I could make your mouth water. I always say a good crowd pleaser during the summer is a grilled build your own taco bar! Super simple and delicious and this cilantro lime rice goes great with that or grilled shrimp! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your company. I am sure whatever you make will be fabulous!