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Instant Pot Basil Lime Rice

Instant Pot basil lime rice is a fast and easy side dish that goes well with any meal. The fresh flavors of basil and citrusy lime give the rice a special lift.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Optional: chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken broth, rice, lime juice and minced garlic in the Instant Pot. 
  • Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes (see below for times with different rice).
  • Let the Instant Pot do a natural release for at least 10 minutes then release the rest of the pressure manually. 
  • Toss with the lime zest and chopped basil. Garnish with chopped peanuts.

Notes

  1. Adjust the cooking time depending on the type of rice you use and the altitude. Higher altitude will require more cook time. If you are below 3,000 feet, you only need the lower cook time provided. 
  2. Arborio rice is high in starch and will make a sticky, creamy texture. 
  3. For the best flavor, add the lime zest and basil after the rice has finished cooking.

COOKING TIME:

  1. Arborio rice= 5-6 minutes 
  2. Jasmine rice= 3-5 minutes 
  3. Basmati rice= 4-8 minutes 
  4. “Generic” un-named long grain rice= 3-5 minutes (these are usually varieties like Carolina or Texmati. 
  5. Brown Rice: 22 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 497mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g