Cilantro Lime Brown Rice (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
This Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is easy to make and full of fresh, zesty flavor! Whether you cook it in the Instant Pot or stovetop, it has that signature Chipotle-style taste. It’s the perfect side dish or a flavorful base for burritos, bowls, or meal prep lunches.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cup Brown Rice
- 2.5 cup Broth or Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1/2 cup Cilantro finely chopped
- 3 teaspoon Lime juice fresh
- 1 Lime zest
Instructions
- 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 to 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. Add the fresh lime juice, zest, and cilantro to the rice. Gently mix the rice and serve.
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg