Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Description
Instant Pot Mexican Rice -- Cooks know that there are few things more satisfying than a delicious meal. The Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe is easy, quick, and flavorful for family or dinner guests. Additional toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime juice, or salsa can be added when serving with fresh tortillas for even more flavor! This recipe will only take you about 20 minutes total to cook, so it's perfect when you want something fast but with high-quality ingredients. You'll love this one!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Press the saute button on your Instant Pot.
- Add the olive oil, then the diced onions, and saute for about 4 minutes until they are translucent.
- Then mix in the rice, and saute until they are lightly browned. This will give the rice a great level of flavor. Just be careful not to scorch the rice. Keep on mixing.
- Then mix in the water and tomato sauce, salt and spices, and mix well.
- Add your lid, making sure it's locked into place, and the vent is in the sealing position. Set manual high pressure for 7 minutes
- When the time is done, allow a natural release. Once pressure is ultimately released, open the Instant Pot, and stir everything together.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 490mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg