BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice
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4.7
BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Description
This recipe for BEST EVER Instant Pot Mexican Rice starts by sautéing long grain rice in vegetable oil until some grains turn golden brown, introducing a toasted depth to the final dish. Minced garlic is added briefly for aromatic flavor before combining tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and water for the pressure cooking step.
Using manual low pressure for 12 minutes in the Instant Pot, followed by a natural release and quick release, delivers fluffy rice that absorbs the tomato sauce and spices without becoming mushy. Fluffing with a fork finishes the texture.
The rice's mild tomato and garlic flavors make it a versatile accompaniment for tacos, grilled meats, or beans. It also can be customized by substituting salsa for tomato sauce for a more robust flavor.
The method allows for hands-off cooking that saves time compared to stovetop simmering while ensuring consistent results with fluffy, separate grains.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add in the oil.
- Once screen reads HOT, add in the rice and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until a few pieces turn golden brown.
- Add in the garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and water.
- Turn off sauté mode and place lid securely on top. *Ensure valve is in sealing position
- Select manual, LOW pressure for 12 minutes. Once timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Once all pressure has released and pin drops, open lid and fluff rice with a fork.
- Serve!
Notes
- Salsa can replace tomato sauce for a different flavor profile in the rice.
- Ensure the Instant Pot valve is in sealing position before pressure cooking for safety and proper cooking.
- Fluff rice with a fork after cooking to separate grains and avoid clumping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.7
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