Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Name: Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed; 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain rice; 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 0.5 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

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Make Spanish rice in an Instant Pot for a wonderful side dish for any Mexican meal.

Recipe by Bren

Updated on March 9, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed
½ medium onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté function and adjust to medium.
Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

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Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

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Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

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Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high-pressure function. Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225	Calories
4g	Fat
41g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 788mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 4mg	20%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 186mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.