Latin American Mexican Side Dishes Rice Instant Pot Mexican Rice 4.4 (113) 91 Reviews 22 Photos Make Spanish rice in an Instant Pot for a wonderful side dish for any Mexican meal. Submitted by Bren Updated on March 9, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 22 22 22 22 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed ½ medium onion, finely chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long-grain rice 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock ½ cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 162 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 225 Calories 4g Fat 41g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 225 % 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.