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Instant Pot Lemony Rice

This instant pot lemony rice recipe is super easy and delicious! It’s full of oregano and lemon flavors and the texture is super soft and moist. I eat this with my Greek lemon pepper chicken (RECIPE HERE) or as a side dish for any meal.

My kids thought this was a little sour so if you want a more subtle lemon flavor, then just add 1/2 of a lemon sliced. But if you want to taste the lemon full force then follow the recipe below.

Here it is with my Greek lemon pepper chicken.

What you need to make instant pot lemony rice:

serves 6

  • 2 cups white rice – You can use brown rice too, just add 1/2 cup more water.
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 of a lemon sliced

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the instant pot.
  2. Do not stir.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a quick release.
  4. Simmer if any liquid is still in the pot when it is opened.
  5. Remove lemon slices.
  6. Enjoy!
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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Lemony Rice

Easy and delicious instant pot lemony rice!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dinner, Greek, Side dish
Keyword: 30 minute, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Greek, Instant Pot, Lemon, Rice, side dish, Weekend Dinner, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cup cups white rice - You can use brown rice too just add 1/2more water.
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • dash of cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 of a lemon sliced

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the instant pot.
  • Do not stir.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a quick release.
  • Simmer if any liquid is still in the pot when it is opened.
  • Remove lemon slices.
  • Enjoy!
5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)