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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Perfectly cooked authentic Mexican rice in the Instant Pot.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Instant Pot Mexican Rice, Mexican Rice Instant Pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 248kcal
Author Melissa
Cost $5

Equipment

  • 6 QT Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups extra long grain rice, Mahatma recommended
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Reduce by half if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh limes optional
  • fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Using the Saute function, heat Instant Pot to high. Add oil, followed by rice and stir until rice starts to toast.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
  • Add Instant Pot lid and make sure Pressure Release Valve is set to sealing. Cook for 12 minutes on low pressure. Use a Quick Pressure Release once cooking is completed and use a fork to fluff rice.
  • Optional: serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg