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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Spicy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans and Corn

    Published: Apr 9, 2019 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    This Spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn is a delicious variation to the classic cilantro lime rice. This is great as is with some guac, cheese and sour cream or an accompaniment to all your Mexican meals.

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    My world is currently revolving around instant pot rice recipes.

    This spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn is

    • Easy
    • One pot
    • Effortless
    • Flavorful
    • Convenience
    • Balanced
    • Spicy... not super spicy
    • Great for meal prep
    • Delicious

    If you love spicy food but can't handle the heat, then this rice is for you!

    So easy, yet packed with flavor and textures.

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    Why do I love rice recipes?

    They are comforting, great in the refrigerator and freezer and can be prepared zillion different ways!

    What do I love more than rice dishes? Making them in my favorite Instant Pot!

    Some of my favorite instant pot rice recipes:

    Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice 

    Instant Pot Shrimp Fried Rice

    Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Rice

    Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice in Instant Pot

    Do you see a pattern here?

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    This rice is a flavorful variation to this Cilantro Lime Rice in Instant Pot.

    Let us look at the team players in the cilantro and lime recipe:

    • Rice, white Basmati
    • Frozen corn, use fresh cooked in Summer
    • Black beans, canned for convenience
    • Chicken stock, can use vegetable stock
    • Spices - chili powder, paprika, cumin powder
    • Cilantro
    • Lime
    • Onion and garlic

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    How to make spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn?

    Step-1: Let Instant Pot get hot, saute frozen corn until thawed (I love this method of thawing frozen veggies right in my instant pot), transfer.

    Step-2: Saute chopped onion and garlic, until translucent

    Step-3: Saute rice and spices for couple of minutes to toast the rice and spices. Add stock and cook as per detailed instructions below.

    Step-4: When done, stir in thawed corn, black beans, chopped cilantro and lime juice. Stir and enjoy!

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    How to make non-mushy Instant pot Cilantro Lime Rice? 

    It totally depends on your rice, yes! Not all brands, packages of rice are the same though they all say basmati rice in the package —> Some need more water and some less. Some need more cooking time and some less. 

    How do we solve this? I came up with two different cooking methods for you (you are welcome!). So, which method is right for you? 

    Cooking method-1 

    • If you have tried this recipe already and you have had great success. Just stick to this. 
    • If you cook different rice recipes in your Instant pot and use the rice setting and love the way the rice gets cooked , then this is right for you. 

    Cooking method-2

    • If you have tried this recipe before and had a mushy outcome, then go for this. 
    • If you are not sure about your rice or cooking method. 

    Another important note for cooking rice in instant pot —–> It depends on the size of your Instant pot. 

    I tried making this recipe in a 3-quart Instant pot and a 8-quart Instant Pot. Result? Fried rice in 8-quart was much more firmer that the 3-quart. So, if you a own a larger Instant Pot, then use that for firmer rice. 

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn
    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    Few notes on making this instant pot rice recipe:

    • Rinse rice in a strainer and let it hang out for couple of minutes to drain as much water as possible. This step is important to not only wash the rice, as well as remove excess starch <— less mushier rice
    • Do not double the recipe. It’s just too much to work with and makes the rice overcooked in the process. 
    • I used 1 cup of 33% less sodium chicken stock and the salt was perfect. But, if you have regular sodium chicken stock, then I’d suggest that you reduce the amount of salt. 

    How to eat this Instapot cilantro lime rice?

    Eat as is with your favorite Mexican toppings :

    • Guacamole
    • Shredded cheddar
    • Pico de gallo or Salsa
    • Sour cream
    • Chopped cilantro
    • Jalapeño

    OR as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes. Here are a few for you check out -

    Mexican Spiced Chicken for Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas or Salads

    Chickpea Taco Meal Prep Bowls

    Spicy Chicken Ranch Quesadillas

    Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    Spicy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans and Corn

    This Spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn is a delicious variation to the classic cilantro lime rice. This is great as is with some guac, cheese and sour cream or an accompaniment to all your Mexican meals.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup frozen corn, refer notes
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped

    Group-1

    • 1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 cup chicken stock (I used 33% less sodium)

    Additional ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked black beans, refer notes
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice

    Accompaniments to serve (optional)

    • Guacamole
    • Shredded cheddar cheese
    • Sour cream
    • pico de gallo or salsa
    • jalapeno slices
    • lime wedges
    • chopped cilantro
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    Instructions

    • Heat Instant pot to saute mode. When hot, add frozen corn and stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes, until completely thawed. Transfer to a small bowl. 
    • In the now empty instant pot (still in saute mode), add vegetable oil followed by chopped onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until onion begins to get translucent. 
    • Stir in all group-1 ingredients (except stock), and saute for one minute to toast the spices and rice. 
      Add chicken stock, give a good stir. Scrape sides, close Instant pot, lock lid, set valve to sealing, press cancel. (Refer notes below to see which method is right for you).
    • Cooking Method-1 : Select rice mode. (This is an automatic setting and mine took 12 minutes). When cook time is done, let the Instant pot be in warm mode for 5 minutes. When 5 minutes is done, turn valve to vent and let pressure release.Press cancel and open lid. Stir in cooked corn, black beans, chopped cilantro and lime juice. 
    • Cooking Method-2 : Cook for 3 minutes on manual mode. When cook time is done, let it be in warm mode for 10 minutes (for al dente rice) and 15 minutes (for more softer rice) When cooking time is done, turn valve to vent and let pressure release.Press cancel and open lid. Stir in cooked corn, black beans, chopped cilantro and lime juice.

    How to serve spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    • Spoon some rice into serving dishes and top with guacamole, shredded cheddar, pico de gallo or salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro and jalapeño slices. 

    How to meal prep spicy instant pot cilantro lime rice with black beans and corn

    • Divide cooled instant pot cilantro lime rice into meal prep containers and store in refrigerator. 
      Heat in microwave just before eating and add toppings. Enjoy

    Notes

    Corn - I used frozen corn, since they are always stocked in my freezer and good to go. But, if you have fresh cooked corn, then add ¾ cup of corn along with black beans in step 6.
    Black beans - I used rinsed and drained canned black beans. 
    Chicken stock - I used 1 cup of 33% less sodium chicken stock and the salt was perfect. But, if you use regular sodium stock then reduce the amount of salt. Vegetable stock can be used instead. 
    Which cooking method is right for you? 
    Cooking method-1 
    • If you have tried this recipe already and you have had great success. Just stick to this. 
    • If you cook different rice recipes in your Instant pot and use the rice setting and love the way the rice gets cooked , then this is right for you. 
    Cooking method-2
    • If you have tried this recipe before and had a mushy outcome, then go for this. 
    • If you are not sure about your rice or cooking method. 
    Rice - any long grain white basmati rice can be used. Rinse rice in a colander until water runs clear. Let it hang out in the strainer at least for 5 minutes, to drain almost all the water. 

    Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.

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    1. Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      April 09, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      Every time you post an Instant Pot recipe, it immediately makes me regret returning my IP to Costco hahaha. This rice looks so yummy. I could make a meal out of just this!

      Reply
    2. Karly

      April 10, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      This is my kinda meal! Perfect as a side or main dish!

      Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      April 13, 2019 at 3:30 am

      I love your Instant Pot recipes, Maria! Rice is so versatile, too. Love what you've done here!

      Reply
    4. Camille Torrez

      April 01, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and sooo good! We serve on soft corn tortillas lightly fried and add the cheese and salad mixture. A family fav...

      Reply

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