Instant Pot Rice is SO easy! This cilantro lime rice tastes like Chipotle and is only 3 ingredients and ready in 12 minutes – the perfect healthy side dish!
INSTANT. POT.
You guys. It’s here. It’s happening.
After hearing THE WHOLE ENTIRE PLANET EARTH talk about the AH-MAYYYY-ZING-NESS of the Instant Pot, I finally caved and got one.
Partially because I was curious. But, if we’re being totally honest with each other (as usual) it’s mostly because I have a SEVERE case of “FOMO.”
“Fear of Missing Out” for all my internet friends that don’t know DA SCOOP.
Everyone on social media is taking pictures of their Instant Pot parties and how it’s basically changed their lives and now EVERY day is filled with sunshine! Rainbows! PUPPY DOGS! Because they have this fancy cooking device.
I’m sure that’s an overexaggerating that my FOMO lenses caused me to see, and it was actually just pictures of dinner that they made in their Instant pot that I was seeing, and not parties! Rainbows! PUPPY DOGS!
But, you know what I mean.
Either way. I now feel like a “cool kid” and not the kid that got picked last for kick ball. Was anyone else that kid right along with me?
Anyway.
Instant. Pot. Cilantro. Lime. Rice. WITH ONLY 3 ingredients.
It’s basically the newest, latest and greatest love of my life in the sense that it tastes like Chipotle came into your house, made you’re their EPIC, majorly-addicting and SOSO crave-able rice, ALL while you were in the comfort of your pajamas……AND IN 12 MINUTES.
Like Whoa. So obsessed. So in love.
You’re probs like “cilantro lime rice is THE BOMB but, uhhhh, why did you make some 3 ingredient, insanely easy recipe for your first Instant Pot recipe EVER to share with us?”
But, read the question that I know you’re asking AGAIN: 3 ingredients. That is the BEAUTY of the whole thing my rice-loving internet friend.
There are about 42 bazillion things to do with this rice:
- Put it in a copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
- OR maybe a breakfast burrito bowl with sweet potato noodles?
- Be a weird human and use it in an Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole to give it a Mexican spin.
I don’t suggest the last one. Liiiike, at all. But, Mr. FFF did it so I figured I should let you know of the existence of that possibility.
I question his taste buds every so often.
The thing I RLY RLY love about adding the tangy, zesty, FRESH (no bottles stuff here mmmkay?) A-F-T-E-R cooking the rice (as opposed to as part of the cooking liquid) is that it gives the wholesome, chewy grains of goodness this extra moist-but-not-clumpy texture. That has always been my FAV part of Chipotle’s version.
This rice is so perfect, so zesty, so FLAVORFUL and moist that you could actually just eat it on its own.
Have you ever tried to make straight up water + rice and then eat it with NOTHING ELSE? Don’t do it.
Bad life choices.
Good life choices are listed below:
- Get an Instant Pot.
- Make cilantro lime rice in your Pj’s. Fall in love with Instant Pot.
- Make everything forever and ever and ever in it because YES.
The end.
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Cilantro Lime Instant Pot Rice
This super easy Instant Pot rice tastes like Chipotle's, is only 3 ingredients and is ready in 12 minutes - the perfect healthy side dish! Dairy Free and Gluten Free.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Uncooked white rice (I like Jasmine rice)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Roughly chopped cilantro, lightly packed
- 3 1/2 Tbsp FRESH lime juice* (1 Large lime)
Instructions
Place the uncooked rice in a mesh strainer and run under water until the water runs clear, lightly shaking the rice to get out any excess water. Place into the bowl of the instant pot, adding a pinch of salt.
Add in the water and stir to combine. Cover the instant pot, making sure the the lid is locked and the vent is set to sealed! Press the "rice" button and let the Instant pot do it's thing.
Once cooked, allow the instant pot to steam release naturally, opening the lid only when the little button drops down.
Stir in the cilantro, fresh lime juice, and season to taste with salt.
DEVOUR.
Recipe Notes
*Don't use bottled lime juice, it really changes the flavor!
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMART POINTS: 4 POINTS+: 4. OLD POINTS:3
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Becky Winkler says
I just made yellow rice in my IP the other day, and then wondered how cilantro lime rice would turn out. Now I have my answer: amazing!!! Totally making this. Glad you joined the Instant Club. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha YES!!!!! Now I need to make yellow rice!
Tori//Gringalicious.com says
This looks amazing! Cilantro and lime are like magic ingredients when you put them together!
Taylor Kiser says
I KNOW! Magic in yo’ mouth!!!
Matt says
That’s my favorite type of rice so I can’t wait to try this!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you love!
Emily says
I’m so happy you caved and got one because we LOVE our Instant Pot; it makes cooking on the fly so much easier.
Taylor Kiser says
YES! I am SO in love with it now!!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Instant Pot. It is revolutionizing my kitchen. And I love this recipe which will be next up to try!
Taylor Kiser says
UH YA. ME TOO! So much love for it!! Hope you love this recipe!!
Benny says
YES!!! As soon as I saw this my brain thought “mmmmmmm….chipotle….”
And what do you know? You start this post off with “This cilantro lime rice tastes like Chipotle”.
I cannot wait to go home and make this!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAHAHAHA yes! It’s like I’m in your brain! 😉
I hope you love it!
Benny says
Now you just gotta show me what seasoning they put on their steak and I’m all set!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA! I wish. #Goals
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Um, yes please! I need to bust out my insta pot again because this rice is on point!
Taylor Kiser says
Yeah you do giiirl! Thank ya!
Terri @ Love and Confections says
I love Cilantro Lime Rice and make it all the time. I really want to try out the Instant Pot. Sounds amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
You totally need to try it – so good!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I have been holding off on buying an Instant Pot myself, so it’s good to hear your review. I think I NEED one. And I know many pots of this rice would be made, too!
Taylor Kiser says
You DO need one – I didn’t THINK I did…until I got one!
Tammy says
The cilantro and lime is a such a perfect combo for this! I love the freshness of this side for Spring dinners 🙂 Toodles~
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Tammy!
Kelly says
Apparently the manual 4 minutes setting also works awesome with rice
Taylor Kiser says
Good to know! 🙂
Rhonda says
Kick it up a notch by adding a little olive oil, dash of black pepper and at least one diced avocado per cup of rice after it cools slightly.
Taylor Kiser says
Yum!!
Amie says
What would happen if I dumped in all ingredients together?
Taylor Kiser says
I can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as written – sorry! Let me know if you try!
Jill says
Have you try it with brown rice? Do you know if you need to cook it longer?
I got my instant pot for Christmas and love it already!
Taylor Kiser says
I haven’t tried brown rice, so I can’t tell you for sure. Sorry!
Lisa says
This recipe is so easy and delicious! I’ve made other versions of this before I got an instant pot for Christmas, but I definitely love hoe this recipe turned out better!
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad you loved it! Thanks Lisa!
Monica says
One small note Chipotle uses a mixture of lemon-lime citrus juice for their rice. I should know I make it 5 days a week.
Taylor Kiser says
WHAT!!! I am SO trying that!! Thank you!
Courtney Lane says
You need to elaborate for the rest of us. And I’ll share my Taco Bueno salsa recipe; however, I only know how to make 155gal at a time ?
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I agree! I want the recipe 😉
Becky says
What ratio? Sounds better to me.
Erin Christensen says
Just made this!! AMAZING!!!! I was a little nervous about it only having 1 cup of water but it was PERFECT!!! I would suggest doubling the recipe if you are feeding more than two people.
Taylor Kiser says
Yay!!! I am so glad you loved it!
Lorrie says
When u double it do u use the same time settings on the pot?
Heather says
Can I double this recipe?
Taylor Kiser says
I can’t tell you for sure as I haven’t tried, but I would think so! Let me know!
Laura says
I’ve never doubled any instant pot recipes yet. Would I need to increase the cooking time if doing so?
Taylor Kiser says
The Instant Pot sets the time! So just press rice and let it do it’s thing!
Carlie says
If I were to make this for a crowd and triple the recipe, how would that change the cooking time?
Taylor Kiser says
The Instant Pot does the time – you just press rice and it should do it’s thing!
Carlie says
Thank you!
Roberta says
This was phenomenal! I did add a chopped yellow onion in with the rice and about 1/4 cup extra water (having made rice a few times in my instant pot I have noticed I like it better when it’s a bit “wetter” than with a 1:1 ratio of water to rice) . But everything else was spot on! DELICIOUS!!!
Now to make some amazing black beans tomorrow to enjoy with the leftovers ???
Thank you!!!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I am SO glad you loved it! Thanks for letting me know!
Bobbi says
This recipe is awesome! Thanks for sharing. But when I make it, it comes out really sticky and it sticks to the bottom of my pot. Is that normal? I thought adding some butter or olive oil before I cook it. Anyway, it still great tasting regardless!
Taylor Kiser says
It’s normal it have some stick! But it shouldn’t be a ton! You could totally try adding some olive oil – and I am sure it would be even yummier like that! Glad you like the flavor!
Kendall says
Does the measurements or cooking times change if you use a 8 qt instant pot??
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as I don’t have one and haven’t tried! My Instant Pot sets the time itself, so yours should do this too regardless of the size!
Becca says
I just made this tonight! Why did a layer of rice burn on the bottom of my pot?? The taste is delicious… but I was disappointed about the burn! Does this happen to anyone else?
Taylor Kiser says
Strange!! I wish I could help you but this hasn’t happened to me. Maybe someone can weigh in!
Jesse Keeler says
Is it common to not include the time that it takes for the steam to release? It would really help with my meal planning so that the TOTAL time included ALL of the time.
Thanks and I enjoy your recipes!
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Jesse! I’ll keep this in mind when creating IP recipes! Thanks for bringing it up!