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Mexican Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

This Instant Pot Mexican rice is a flavorful, easy-to-make side dish with perfectly cooked rice, vegetables, and spices.
It’s quick, reliable, and works well with a variety of meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 237
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small jalapeno minced
  • 1/2 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups long grain white rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup pureed tomato
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to sauté, then add the avocado oil and let it heat until it begins to shimmer.
  2. Add the garlic, jalapeno, and onion, stirring occasionally and cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and salt, mixing continuously until the paste blends in and the spices become fragrant.
  4. Turn off the Instant Pot and add the rice, vegetable broth, pureed tomato, carrot, peas, and corn, stirring gently to combine everything evenly.
  5. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealed, then pressure cook on high until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
  6. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid, ensuring the rice finishes cooking properly.
  7. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure, then add lime juice and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

This is one of those recipes that proves simple ingredients can create something truly satisfying.
With its bold flavor and easy preparation, it’s a dish you’ll find yourself making again and again.