Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Instant Pot Recipe

This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Ricerecipe is so easy to make using your Instant Pot, which I love because it saves me so much time too!

Plus it really tastes great with Cilantro Lime Chicken .

This is a great side dish to make in the Instant Pot, have it done quickly, and help maintain your weight.

This will replace a potato side dish , go with virtually any meal you’re preparing, and still give you a great flavorful meal.

You’re going to love this recipe. Make sure to add it to your favorites.

If you prefer traditional rice, we have a great Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice recipe too!

Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice

I love being able substitute rice in any dinner recipe with cauliflower rice, now that I am watching my carbs a little more closely.

This cilantro lime rice is packed with flavor and can be eaten alone or as a side dish to your favorite meats for dinner.

Gather these ingredients to make your Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice.

Then scroll down for full Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

• Frozen riced Cauliflower
• Olive Oil
• Butter
• Sweet onion – chopped
• Minced garlic
• Cilantro
• Organic black beans – drained and rinsed
• Lime juice
• Chicken broth
• Garlic salt
• Seasoned pepper
• Lime 

How to “Rice” Cauliflower

You can make your own cauliflower rice by using a grater to break up a head of cauliflower.

You certainly could use the rice in this recipe, instead of using the frozen cauliflower rice. This will likely save you some money, but it takes a bit more effort and time to make it yourself and the frozen cauliflower rice tastes just as good.

How to Make Cauliflower Rice in the Instant Pot

Add the Olive oil and butter to the Instant Pot, and press the Saute setting.

Melt the butter, and add the chopped onion, and saute for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Add the minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.

Turn off the Saute setting, and add the frozen Cauliflower, cilantro, black beans , lime juice, chicken broth , garlic salt , seasoned pepper , and lime zest, and stir well.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks.

Make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING, press the Manual button, and set the time to 2 minutes.

It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant pot to build the pressure, and then cook for 2 minutes.

When the Instant Pot is done cooking, it will beep and go to OFF.

Do a quick release, by turning the pressure valve from sealing to VENTING, and release the pressure.

When all the pressure has been released, the float valve will drop down, and you can remove the lid to the Instant Pot.

Stir the Cauliflower, and place in a serving dish. Serve, and Enjoy!

NOTE:If you have not done a quick release on the Instant Pot, refer to your owners manual for directions.

Make sure you know where the pressure valve, and the float valve are, and how to identify when the float valve has dropped down in order to remove the lid on the IP after all pressure has been released.

Also, make sure you turn the pressure valve with a pot holder so you do not steam/burn your hand or fingers.

Be sure to check out our other Instant Pot Recipes:

• Lemon Garlic Chicken
• Chicken Curry
• Chicken Cacciatore