Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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4.8

42 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    7 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    296 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice is the quintessential Mexican food side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2.25 cups vegetable stock 530 ml, divided
  • 3.5 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp paprika ground smoked
  • chili flakes optional, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 390 g basmati rice 2 cups, white
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Set aside half a cup of stock. Mix together remaining stock, tomato puree, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and chili if using in a jug and set aside
  2. Lightly oil the pressure cooker insert and add the remaining half cup of stock.
  3. Add in the rice, scallions, sweetcorn and tomato mixture without mixing
  4. Lock the lid, set valve is set to "sealing" position, select manual, high pressure and 5 mins cook time.
  5. When the cook time ends, turn the IP off and let the pressure release naturally.
  6. Stir the rice, let stand for another 5 mins then serve.

Notes

  • Vary Mexican spices combination / amounts to your taste – can also add in some chopped jalapeno.
  • Rice will stick a bit – decant rice from the inner pot immediately, soak for 5-10 mins and wash clean.
  • For firmer rice make it 4 mins; for a little softer rice make it 6-7 mins – try and see what you like.
  • The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure. Plan for additional time.
  • Weight Watchers Points in Instant Pot Mexican Rice
  • If you replace the 2 tbsp oil with a calorie-controlled cooking spray and increase the servings to 8 servings, there are:
  • 5 Freestyle points per serving
  • 4 PointsPlus points per serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 148mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 330IU (7%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 148mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 330IU 7%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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