Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe). This Instant Pot® rice is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican meal.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

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

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); select Saute 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.

Step 2

Add rice to the pot and mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Mix in tomato sauce salt cumin and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure function. Set timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 224.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 11%

Carbohydrates: 41.1g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 128.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 112.9mcg 28%

Calcium: 26.1mg 3%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 18.6mg 7%

Potassium: 185.8mg 5%

Sodium: 787.7mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 36.7

*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.