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A bowl of instant pot cilantro lime brown rice on a wooden table.

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Sip + Sanity | Linda Feller
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is made with heart healthy ingredients, but doesn’t skimp on flavor. This quick and easy side dish is versatile and delicious!
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Prep time.5 minutes
Cook time.15 minutes
Custom time.17 minutes
Total time.37 minutes
Course.Side Dish
Cuisine.Indian, Mexican
Number of servings.6 to 8
Calories per serving.256 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil , divided
  • 2 cups brown basmati rice, or other brown long grain rice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, or chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lime, zest + juice
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves, chopped (about 1 handful)

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Turn on the sauté function on your Instant Pot. Once the display reads "hot", add 2 teaspoons of the oil and let it heat until it shimmers.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat. Brown the rice slightly, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the water, broth, cumin, salt + lime zest. Turn off the sauté function, seal with the lid and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release (mine took about 17 minutes).
  • Combine the lime juice with a pinch of sugar and remaining 1 tsp of avocado oil. Fluff the rice with a fork, then mix in the lime juice mixture and cilantro.

Stove Top Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the rice to toast, stirring occasionally. After a couple of minutes, add the garlic and cook one minute longer. Stir in the water, broth, cumin, salt + lime zest. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the burner and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Combine the lime juice with a pinch of sugar and remaining 1 tsp of avocado oil. Add the lime juice mixture and chopped cilantro to the rice and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords.pressure cooker, vegetarian
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