Cilantro Lime Rice

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Weight Watchers Cilantro Lime Rice is a tasty and healthy side dish that goes well with any meal. This rice is made with good-quality rice, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. The end is a low-point and high-flavor rice that is delightfully fluffy and aromatic. This recipe needs cheap/budget-friendly items. In the Instant Pot, add rice and other items and simmer. A burst of fresh flavor is added by the lime and cilantro. Weight Watchers Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is a great side dish to any wholesome diet because of its low points and strong nutritional content. You can add additional items like garlic or spices to add flavor. Furthermore, you can change the quantity of juice of lime and fresh cilantro to your flavor.
Let’s prepare the delicious and quick rice with the pot directions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Side dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Instant Pot

EQUIPMENT

  • Crockpot
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS

  • One cup of uncooked white basmati rice
  • One and one-fourth cups of water
  • 2 tsps of Olive oil
  • Kosher salt 1 tsp, or add to taste
  • Half a lime juice
  • One-fourth cup of fresh chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add salt, water, olive oil, and white basmati rice to the Instant Pot base.
  2. Simmer the rice on high pressure for about three minutes.
  3. After that, leave the pot for ten minutes so that the natural pressure releases.
  4. Then, we will remove the crockpot lid.
  5. Now, use a spatula to distribute the rice.
  6. Next, stir in lemon juice and fresh chopped cilantro.
  7. The instant and flavorful Weight Watchers Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is prepared.
  8. Shift the rice to a tray and serve with any dish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the simple cilantro lime rice with grilled chicken strips.
  • Serve it with vibrant black bean and corn salsa.
  • Flavorful shrimp tacos or chicken soup go well with this rice.
  • Spicy chickpea curry pairs well with this dish.
  • You can also serve it with a simple tomato and cucumber salad.

TIPS

  • Rinse the rice with water to remove any dirt.
  • Utilize good-quality rice such as Basmati or Jasmine rice.
  • Choose a minimal point oil to prepare this rice dish.
  • Add fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice for a bright and tasty flavor.
  • You can include different spices in the lime rice.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Store the leftover cilantro lime rice in an airtight bowl and refrigerate it for 3/4 days.

Freezer:

  • Shift the cooked cilantro rice in a sealed container and freeze it for forty to sixty days.

Reheating:

  • You can reheat the rice in the Instant Pot on low pressure with a small amount of liquid. The chilled rice reheats well on the burner fire or in the microwave.

FAQs

Which type of rice is ideal for this Instant Pot recipe?

  • It is advised to use white rice (long-grain ) such as Basmati or Jasmine. This rice cooks effectively and does not get mushy in the Instant Pot.

For Instant pot rice, what is the usual water-to-rice ratio?

  • White rice is typically prepared in a 1:1 ratio (1 cup of water to 1 cup of rice) in the Instant Pot. But this ratio varies in some recipes.

Can I add different seasonings to the rice?

  • Yes, you can add onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, and bay leaf to the rice to make it more delicious.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size: 3/4 cup of rice
Total servings: 4
Total Calories 194 kcal
Carbohydrates 35.5 g
Protein 3 g
Total Fat 3.5 g
Sugar 0.5 g
Sodium 280 mg

Each serving of this cilantro lime rice dish has six (6) Weight Watchers points.