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Instant Pot Mexican Rice
You can also make this stovetop. Simply cook the rice following the package instructions for liquid and cook time.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
6
-8
Author:
Jenné
Ingredients
1
tbsp
oil
¼
cup
red or yellow onion
diced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
jalapeño pepper
seeded and minced
1 ½
tsp
smoked paprika
½
tsp
cumin seeds
½
tsp
cumin powder
¼
tsp
Mexican oregano
1
tsp
chili powder
2
cups
white rice
I use basmati
2
cups
water + 1 tsp vegan bouillon paste
or 2 cup veg broth
1
tsp
salt
1
bay leaf
⅔
cup
tomato sauce or diced tomatoes in liquid
Instructions
In your instant pot, sauté the onions, garlic, and pepper on medium heat in the oil.
Once tender, add the spices, and stir. Toast for about 15 seconds, before adding the rice, water, salt, bay leaf, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
Put the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Allow it to natural pressure release for 7 minutes, then quick pressure release.
Fluff with a fork, and serve.