Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Instant Pot Mexican Rice delivers fluffy, well-separated grains infused with tomato, cumin, and a gentle kick of cayenne. Lightly toasted rice cooks under pressure with chicken stock and aromatics for a vibrant, restaurant-style side that pairs with tacos, grilled meats, or weeknight enchiladas. It’s fragrant, warming, and reliably crowd-pleasing.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Power on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot); choose the sauté setting and adjust to medium.
- 2
Coat the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir the onion until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the rice to the pot; stir until it is coated with oil and lightly browned.
- 4
Pour in the chicken stock; scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot as you stir.
- 5
Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- 6
Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and choose the high-pressure setting. Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 7
Carefully release pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's directions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir the rice before serving.
- Calories 290.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.45 g Moderate
- Carbs 54.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.76 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.45 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.11 mg Low Source
- Sodium 147.83 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.14 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 231.85 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.41 mg Moderate
- Potassium 174.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 21.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 27.35 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Mexican Rice is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 290.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Mexican Rice?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Instant Pot Mexican Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Long-Grain Rice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Mexican Rice?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Mexican Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
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