This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is easy, healthy and tasty! This Cilantro Lime Rice tastes just like Chipotle's. The fresh cilantro and lime flavors make it a wonderful side dish or ingredient for burritos or bowls!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cilantro lime brown rice, cilantro lime rice, instant pot
Rinse the brown rice and add it to the instant pot.
Add water (or broth), oil and salt to the Instant Pot. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
Cook on Manual High Pressure for 22 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
Add the fresh lime juice, zest and cilantro into the rice. Gently mix the rice and serve.
For White Rice:
Follow the above steps, change pressure cooking time to 4 minutes at high pressure.
For Stovetop:
Follow package instructions to cook rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. Then follow the steps to add the lime juice, zest and cilantro to the rice.
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Notes
Using broth: If using broth that is not low-sodium, omit salt and add it at the end of cooking if needed.Storing cooked rice: This Cilantro Lime Rice stores well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.