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Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice
Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice blends poblano and jalapeno peppers with cilantro, onion, and garlic to create a vibrant green puree that flavors browned long grain rice cooked under pressure with chicken stock. The rice absorbs the aromatic, mildly spicy green sauce, yielding tender grains infused with fresh, herbal, and slightly smoky pepper notes. This preparation ensures a flavorful side dish that pairs well with Mexican-inspired meals or can be enjoyed on its own with a squeeze of lime.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
186 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Notes
- The jalapeno is optional and can be added for a spicier rice.
- Serving with lime wedges is recommended to add brightness.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% 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.