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A bowl of vibrant, orange-hued Mexican rice garnished with a sprig of cilantro rests on a wooden table. Nearby, a colorful towel adds charm, while a pressure cooker sits in the background, hinting at the flavorful journey this dish has taken.
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4.29 from 7 votes

Pressure Cooker Mexican Rice Recipe

Pressure cooker Mexican rice is a great side dish made in your Instant Pot, Crockpot Express or Ninja Foodi. Tender Spanish rice everyone will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: brown rice, instant pot, mealthy, mexican, ninja foodi, pressure cooker, side dish, spanish
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cup white rice uncooked, long grain
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or red enchilada sauce
  • 2 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 small onion diced, optional

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients other than your onions and rice and stir. Add onions and stir. Then sprinkle uncooked rice on the top and gently submerge into the liquid. Do not stir or you may receive the burn message.
  • Close the pressure cooker lid and set the valve to sealing, then select the pressure cook setting to high for 7 minutes.
  • Allow to naturally release steam for 10 minutes when done, then release pressure valve and lift lid.
  • Use a fork to fluff rice, stir and serve. Turn pot off. Best if served immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg