EASY INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

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This rice is incredibly tender and a one-pot wonder in the Instant Pot®. This is an authentic Mexican rice recipe I adapted for the Instant Pot®. It is an excellent side dish that will disappear fast!

Provided by Tiff

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
1 cup long-grain rice
¼ onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
2 cups chicken stock
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Add oil to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add rice and saute, stirring frequently until the rice is golden, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken base. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and cumin. Stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select Rice function on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 780.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this recipe is so quick and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in my Instant Pot and walk away. The rice is always perfect and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add any vegetables that I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


DarkSkinDassa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I love that I can just throw everything in my Instant Pot and walk away. The rice is always perfect and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


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I'm a huge fan of Mexican food and this recipe is one of my favorites. The rice is always fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, which makes it a quick and easy meal.


Carly Reid
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add any vegetables that I have on hand.


neveed hassan
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the rice and the vegetables, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Gulshana Aktar
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables that I have on hand, and it always turns out great. I also love that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it later. It's the perfect meal for busy weeknights.


Nepali Hami
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this recipe is so quick and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in my Instant Pot and walk away. The rice is always perfect and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add any vegetables that I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Chaotic Neutral
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I love that I can just throw everything in my Instant Pot and walk away. The rice is always perfect and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


Nathaniel Zand
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I'm a huge fan of Mexican food and this recipe is one of my favorites. The rice is always fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, which makes it a quick and easy meal.


Subas Pariyar
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add any vegetables that I have on hand.


AFZAL GHORI
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the rice and the vegetables, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Villan Raj
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables that I have on hand, and it always turns out great. I also love that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it later. It's the perfect meal for busy weeknights.


Wiseman Mkhize
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this recipe is so quick and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in my Instant Pot and walk away. The rice is always perfect and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


Md Shayem
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The rice is always fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, which makes it a quick and easy meal.


Mukunzi Favour
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This is the best Mexican rice I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it in my Instant Pot, which makes it even easier.


Zakariya Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this recipe changed my mind. The rice was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Delilah Alaquinez
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.