Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); select Saute function and adjust to medium. 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.
• Add rice to the pot and mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure function. Set timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

EASY INSTANT POT MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Set the Instant Pot {6 Quart} to Saute setting.
• Saute olive oil and onion until translucent about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add in rice and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in chicken stock, salsa, and salt into the rice.
• Lock the lid in place, set to manual high pressure and turn time down to 10 minutes.
• Make sure the steam valve is set to sealed.
• Once the time is up, push the steam valve open and let all the steam release.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.