Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Ingredients

1 Tbs avocado oil, or more as needed

½ medium onion, finely chopped

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long-grain rice

1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock

½ cup tomato sauce

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp ground cumin

1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1: Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker; select sauté function and adjust to medium.

Step 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.

Step 3: Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned.

Step 4: Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

Step 5: Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Step 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.

Step 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.

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