Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Cooked mexican rice in a festive colorful bowl.

Deb Burns

Week-night side in under 30 minutes

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

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: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 312mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Mexican Rice