Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Instant Pot Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano) is a tasty side dish to any Mexican food recipes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup white rice
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tspn chicken bouillon
- Pinch whole cumin
Instructions
- Select the Saute function on the Instant Pot.
- Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot.
- Heat for 1 minute.
- Add rice.
- Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is toasted.
- Be careful not to burn.
- Add the onion and garlic.
- Saute for 1 minute, or until onion is translucent.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, and cumin.
- Stir to combine.
- Carefully place the lid on the Instant Pot.
- Turn venting knob to “SEALING.”
- Set timer to 7 minutes.
- Let it come to full pressure and complete the 7 minute cycle.
- Release pressure.
- Open lid carefully.
- Stir and serve.
Notes
Swap out suggestions:
Instead of chicken broth, change to 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon and 1 ½ cups water.
Instead of tomato sauce, use tomato bouillon.
Note: Use only whole cumin. Ground cumin will change the color of your rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg