Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Cilantro Lime Rice is a flavorful side dish that is always a hit. You can make Instant Pot rice which makes it quick and easy! This Copycat Cafe Rio Cilantro Rice is to DIE for!

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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice has never been easier. It is sure to turn out perfect every time and this will become your go-to recipe. The flavors are so delicate and lite and delicious!

This is the perfect side dish for any Mexican dish!

What is the best kind of rice to use for Cilantro Lime Rice?

 My favorite type of rice to use is Long-grain, white jasmine or basmati rice.

However, you could also use short grain white or brown rice if that’s what you prefer or have on hand.

Making Cilantro Lime Rice in the Instant Pot

If you don’t have an Instant Pot you really should! Making rice in my Instant Pot has become my number one method for making rice.

Making rice this way is really quick and easy and turning regular rice into Cilantro Lime Rice isn’t hard either.

How to make Cilantro Lime Rice

Here is what you’ll need:

• 1 1/2 cup white rice
• 1 tsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. lime juice (divided)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Supplies:

• Instant Pot

Instructions:

1. In the bowl of the Instant Pot, combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, chicken broth, and sugar.
2. Place the lid on top and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for four minutes.
3. When the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in cilantro and last tablespoon of lime.
5. Fluff and enjoy!

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Can you freeze leftover cooked rice?

Yes. When stored in proper containers cooked rice will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

To reheat, add 2 tablespoons of liquid for each cup of rice; microwave or cook in a saucepan until heated through.

What do you serve with Cilantro Lime Rice?

Cilantro Lime Rice is great paired with any Mexican dish. You can use it for burrito, fajita or taco bowls.

It is also good served along side corn on the cob (click here for an easy microwave method), enchiladas, nachos, tacos, burritos, fajitas, or even grilled chicken, fish or steak.

More Instant Pot recipes you may enjoy:

• How to Make Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
• Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
• Instant Pot Rice
• Instant Pot Kale
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Cilantro Lime Rice is a delicious side dish that everyone will love! You can make rice in your Instant Pot which makes it quick and easy!