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Cooked mexican rice in a festive colorful bowl.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Week-night side in under 30 minutes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 210kcal
Author: hungrydanekitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ Cup Onion chopped
  • ¼ Cup Green pepper, chopped chopped
  • 3 Garlic, cloves minced
  • 1½ Cups Uncooked rice
  • 1¾ Cup Water
  • 15-16 oz Salsa, 15 oz. jar (2 cups)
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Set Instapot to sauté - add oil, once heated add onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until onion begins to softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Turn sauté function off.
  • Add water, rice and salsa to pot.
  • Close lid. Make sure sealer is set to position to seal. Set manual to 5 minutes, then let naturally release for 10 minutes. Release pressure and open lid. Optional - Add salt to taste and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

**Pairs well with Mexican Bean Casserole

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg