Cilantro Lime Rice with Tbsp Butter

Serves 3 in about 22 minutes. The pot starts with garlic.

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice, well rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt)
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 1 tbsp butter (or 2 tsp olive oil)
• 3 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
• Zest of 1 lime
• ¾ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Method

1. Rinse the rice until water runs clear.
2. Stir in rice to the pot, then add water, salt, garlic and dot the butter on top (or olive oil on top).
3. Set the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to Sealing. Then press the Rice button, or use dial. The rice setting cooks on LOW pressure for 12 minutes (in case you don't have a Rice button, set this time/pressure). Then do a Quick Release of the pressure when done.
4. If your pot doesn't have LOW pressure, set for 3 minutes at HIGH pressure, then let it do a 10 instant natural release. Then release the remaining pressure manually.
5. When the pin in the lid drops down, open and fluff the rice with a fork. Then add the lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Stir well. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
6. Plate as a side dish, alone or with beans, on tacos, burritos, or in burrito bowls.

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