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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

URL: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-mexican-rice/

Ingredients

The rice

  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice

The vegetables

  • 1 sm Onion, diced
  • 2 Jalapeños, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 can (7 oz) Diced Mild Green Chiles
  • 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes

The liquids

  • 1 ¼ cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste

The seasonings

  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Coarse Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients before starting.
  2. Turn on the Sauté setting of the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil.
  3. Add the rice and sauté until it turns pale tan.
  4. Add jalapeños and onions, cooking for one minute.
  5. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in the spices, diced chiles, and diced tomatoes.
  7. Add the broth and water, then stir.
  8. Cancel the Sauté setting and layer the tomato sauce and paste on top without stirring.
  9. Seal the lid and set the steam release knob to Sealing.
  10. Select Pressure Cook/Manual for 4 minutes on high pressure.
  11. After cooking, let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then vent any remaining pressure.
  12. Open the lid, stir the rice, and check for doneness.
  13. Serve with desired garnishes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 - 8
Calories
248
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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