Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe (Instant Pot)
Want to make something quick and tasty? Try this copycat Chipotle cilantro lime rice. In less than 20 minutes, with your instant pot, you'll have rice that tastes just like Chipotle's – maybe even better!
Servings 4
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice or any long grain rice
- 2 teaspoons Oil
- 1 Bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¼ cup Water
- ¼ cup Cilantro or coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon Lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ teaspoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Place the rice in a bowl, filling it with water. Gently massage the rice grains between your fingers and thumb until the water becomes cloudy. Drain this water out and refill the bowl. Continue repeating this process until the water becomes mostly clear. Drain the rice using a sieve or colander.
- Combine the pre-rinsed rice, oil, salt, bay leaf, and water in the Instant Pot. Give it a gentle stir to ensure everything is well-mixed.
- Secure the Instant Pot's lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on Manual (high pressure) for 4 minutes.
- Once the time is up, Quick Pressure Release. Lift the Instant Pot's lid. Allow the rice to rest undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
- To finish, sprinkle in freshly chopped cilantro and add lime and lemon juice. Gently fluff and mix the rice, ensuring the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Always rinse the rice two to three times before cooking.
- To ensure the rice doesn't break up or become mushy, let it rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking.
- Always use freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Add a bit of butter for richness and buttery flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
