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Spicy Mexican Rice Recipe: Bursting with Flavor in Just Minutes!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonavocado oil, or more as needed

  • ½mediumonion, finely chopped

  • 2large clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1cuplong-grain rice

  • 1 ½cupslow-sodium chicken stock

  • ½cuptomato sauce

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground cumin

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté function and adjust to medium.

  2. 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.

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  3. Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

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  4. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

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  5. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

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  6. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high-pressure function. Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  7. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		5%
Saturated Fat
1g 		4%
Cholesterol
2mg 		1%
Sodium
788mg 		34%
Total Carbohydrate
41g 		15%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		5%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
5g 		10%
Vitamin C
4mg 		4%
Calcium
26mg 		2%
Iron
2mg 		13%
Potassium
186mg 		4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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