Cilantro Lime Rice In Instant Pot

Cilantro lime rice is a flavorful Mexican dish. You can make a Chipotle-style burrito, taco, or a bowl with cilantro lime rice, beans, salsa, and guacamole. It is vegan, gluten-free, and loved by kids.

Cilantro lime rice can be easily made in 30 minutes in an instant pot without any supervision. It can be made ahead of time and it works great for kids' lunch boxes with some black or pinto beans.

Ingredients

This Chipotle-style Mexican cilantro lime rice can be made with any long-grain rice, else it can turn out mushy. I have used basmati rice, however, jasmine rice or white rice can also be used.

You can also make cilantro lime rice with brown rice or even wild rice. When using rice other than basmati rice, the amount of water and time will have to be adjusted accordingly.

Instructions

Making cilantro lime rice in an instant pot is very easy and convenient. First basmati rice is pressure cooked in the instant pot and then cilantro and lime juice are added.

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Put the rice, water, salt, and oil in the instant pot container. Lock the lid with the pressure knob in the sealing position.

Cook on high-pressure mode for 6 minutes followed by a 10-minute natural pressure release. Release the remaining pressure by moving the pressure knob in the venting position until the silver pin drops.

You can also pressure cook basmati rice by pot in pot method.

Open the lid and fluff the rice, this allows the moisture to be distributed equally. Add some chopped cilantro and lime juice and give it a mix.

Variations

If you are looking for what to make with leftover rice, cilantro lime rice is a quick and easy dish. All you need to do is reheat the rice and add the cilantro and squeeze some lime juice. If there is no salt in rice, sprinkle some salt and mix it.

Serving suggestions

Cilantro lime rice can be served with many vegetarian dishes. You can make Chipotle-style burritos or bowls by serving it with black beans, fajitas, salsa, guacamole, corn, lettuce, and cheese.

It can be served as a side dish or a main dish with black beans, pinto beans, or other types of beans. Cilantro lime rice can also be served with vegan Asian dishes like kung pao and veg manchurian.

Storage

If you have any leftover cilantro lime rice, you can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also plan ahead and make cilantro lime rice over the weekend for your weekly meal planning.

You can also make a batch of rice and store it in the fridge for meal planning. Some of it can be used for various dishes like dals, beans, and curries. And some can be reheated to make cilantro lime rice by adding salt, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.

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