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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

This Instant Pot Mexican Rice delivers vibrant flavors and quick preparation, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Rinse the long-grain white rice before cooking.
  2. In the Instant Pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the rinsed rice to the mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 3g

Notes

Customize with black beans, corn, or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.

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