Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice
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4.6
Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice
Description
Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice combines a puree of poblano peppers, optional jalapeno, cilantro, onion, and garlic to infuse the rice with a fresh and mildly spicy flavor. The rice is first lightly browned in vegetable oil to add a subtle nutty undertone before cooking under high pressure with chicken stock and the green pepper mixture. The result is rice that is fluffy yet tender, carrying the smokiness of the poblanos and a bright herbal tone from the cilantro.
The method uses the Instant Pot's sauté and pressure cooking settings for convenience and consistent texture. The natural pressure release allows the flavors to meld and the rice to finish cooking gently. The dish can be served with lime wedges to add acidity and to enhance the flavors further.
This green rice complements Mexican dishes like tacos, grilled meats, or beans and can be a colorful, flavorful alternative to plain rice. Optional jalapeno in the puree adds heat if desired. Adjusting salt to taste is recommended due to varying saltiness in the chicken stock.
Ingredients
- 2 poblano pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper optional
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 onion small
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste, some chicken stock is salty
Instructions
- Stem and remove seeds from the poblano peppers and jalapeno (if using).
- Put all the peppers along with the cilantro, onion and garlic in a food processor or blender and mix until pureed. If you need extra liquid add a little bit of chicken broth to the mixture.
- Set the Instant Pot on Saute and add the oil. Let it heat for a couple minutes, then add the rice.
- Cook the rice in the oil, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes, until is starts to brown lightly.
- Add the chicken stock, salt and green puree to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix, then turn the pressure cooker off.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the it to Manual Mode, 8 minutes, high pressure. It should take about 5 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure.
- Once the Instant Pot reaches pressure and finishes let the pressure release naturally for at least 5 minutes.
- At that point you can manually release the pressure and serve, or let it sit until the rest of dinner is ready.
Notes
- The jalapeno is optional and can be added for a spicier rice.
- Serving with lime wedges is recommended to add brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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