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

Paballo Mncwango
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's so easy to make and the rice is always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dilan sanavirathna
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This is the best Mexican rice recipe I've ever tried. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ta annabi Rahama
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the rice always turns out perfect. I also love that I can add different ingredients to change up the flavor. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ann Vong
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This is my new favorite recipe for Mexican rice. The rice is so flavorful and the Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ntombizodwa Mtsweni
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The rice was delicious and I loved the flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mahmodul Hasan
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This recipe is a winner! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


a-engr Salman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the rice always turns out perfect. I also love that I can add different ingredients to change up the flavor. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


BD GAMER Riad
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This is the best Mexican rice I've ever had. The flavor is incredible and the rice is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Mudassar Uffaq
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I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is a lifesaver! The rice is so easy to make and it's always delicious. My kids love it too.


Muhammad Umair Yaqoob official
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This recipe is amazing! The rice is so fluffy and flavorful. I love that I can just dump all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and walk away. It's so easy and convenient.


Gold Abel
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I was skeptical about making Mexican rice in the Instant Pot, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The rice turned out perfect and was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jasmine Arroyo
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I love this recipe! The rice is so flavorful and the Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Saad Ahmed
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This is my new go-to recipe for Mexican rice. The rice is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is spot-on. Plus, it's so easy to make! I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Partihar Reactions
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The rice turned out delicious and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emperor Praiseboy
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I used to spend hours making Mexican rice, but now I can have it ready in a fraction of the time. The rice always comes out perfect and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves