Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot)

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Cilantro Lime Rice is an excellent side dish for celebrating Cinco De Mayo. It is also great with any other meal as well, This rice was made in the instant pot. Making it is easy to throw everything in one pot. 

Cilantro Lime Rice

This rice will go great with Easy Beef Enchiladas or Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas.  However, don’t forget the Restaurant Style Refried Beans (Instant Pot) and The Best Skinny Jalapeno Margarita to drink. Pretty much whatever you pick for a Mexican feast, it is gonna be awesome.

Anyone that follows me on a regular basis knows that Mexican food is my absolute favorite. When I lived in San Diego  Cinco De Mayo was a huge deal. All the restaurants out there have calendars counting down to Cinco de mayo.

This rice is also great with Copy Cat Chipotle Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa or your hot salsa of choice.   I used an instant pot but if you don’t have one, a pot on the stove will work. However, I suggest you get an instant pot they definitely make life easier.  Im pretty sure you will love it. So let me share 

How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot):

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

• White Rice or Rice of choice
• Cilantro
• Limes 
• Chicken Broth 
• Salt
• Vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In your Instant Pot (I use food release but it is optional) add rice, limes, chicken broth , cilantro, salt, vegetable oil
• Close and seal lid 
• Set Instant Pot on Rice Setting
• Allow Natural Release
• Open, Fluff, Serve

Ingredients

Starting the Rice

Cooking the Rice

Done Cooking

Ready to Serve