Instant Pot Mexican Rice
My absolute favorite rice dish. I have yet to find Mexican rice that I love as much as this Instant Pot Mexican Rice recipe. The tomatoes, garlic, and cumin are just the start of the flavors that bring this rice dish together.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion-chopped
- 1 tsp garlic-minced
- 2 cups white rice
- 3/4 cup whole tomatoes-crushed by hand
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 packet Goya seasoning
- lime wedges-garnish
- chopped cilantro-garnish
Instructions
- Using the sauté function on your Instant Pot add the oil and onions. Stirring frequently for about 4 minutes, then add the rice and garlic
- Continue sauteing for 2 more minutes until the rice begins to turn a golden color. Add the Goya seasoning and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add in the tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, cumin and cayenne and stir. Scraping so the rice doesn't burn.
- Close and lock the lid and using the manual function for 11 minutes. The Pot will beep when finished, quick release the vent. Be careful so you don't get burned.
- Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro. Serve with your favorite Mexican food.
Video
Notes
https://youtu.be/aQmUA7PpeWs