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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil & Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🧂 ÂĽ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ medium onion, finely chopped
    • 🧄 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 cup long-grain rice

  • Liquids & Sauces

    • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
    • 🍅 ½ cup tomato sauce

STEPS

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté function and adjust to medium.

2

Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3

Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned.

4

Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

5

Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

6

Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high-pressure function. Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

7

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

225

Calories

  • 5g
    Protein
  • 41g
    Carbs
  • 4g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

You can garnish the rice with fresh cilantro for added flavor.If you like spicier rice, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.For a vegetarian-friendly version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.