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Instant Pot Salsa Rice

Instant Pot Salsa Rice is the perfect meal or side dish to your favorite Mexican inspired dinner! Filled with fresh vegetables and only 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and this rice is ready to eat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon garlic poder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon adobe chili powder, if you don't have this, you can use regular chili powder or omit
  • ½ fresh jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • ⅓ cup salsa, whatever type you prefer
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
Optional garnishes for serving
  • Colby jack cheese shredded
  • avocado slices
  • cilantro
  • limes
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • small flour tortillas

Notes

  • Want to add chicken to this Salsa Rice? Add the chicken breasts to the Instant pot and change the cook time to 7 minutes. 
  • Nutrition: 247 calories, 1g fat, 54g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 6g protein (does not include any garnishes)
  • First published May 2018. Updated April 2021.