5 from 3 votes
Instant-Pot Mexican Rice
A quick and easy way to achieve delicious and traditional Mexican rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" mode and heat the olive oil. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until it becomes slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent, approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to "Sealing." Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid once the pin drops, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
177mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.