Easy Instant Pot® Mexican Rice

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!

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

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.

Per Serving: 165 calories; protein 3.4g; carbohydrates 28.2g; fat 4.1g; cholesterol 2.3mg; sodium 780.6mg.

Getting stay in and cook your food instead of eat in the evening out is good a process in the right way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no better way to know precisely what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish can easily make down of your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories would all get than high quickly if you’re not think about it . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .