BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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4.7

60 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    177 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Packed with flavor and simple to prepare, you'll never make rice any other way! Ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes, add this tasty side dish to any meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups water
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Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add in the oil.
  2. Once screen reads HOT, add in the rice and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until a few pieces turn golden brown.
  3. Add in the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and water.
  5. Turn off sauté mode and place lid securely on top. *Ensure valve is in sealing position
  6. Select manual, LOW pressure for 12 minutes. Once timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release.
  7. Once all pressure has released and pin drops, open lid and fluff rice with a fork.
  8. Serve!

Notes

  • *You can use salsa in place of the tomato sauce if desired for added flavor

Nutrition Information

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Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 661mg (28%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 67IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 67IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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