Instant Pot Mexican Rice (Using Canned Tomato Sauce!)

Instant pot Mexican rice in a blue-rimmed serving bowl with a serving spoon.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice (Using Canned Tomato Sauce!)

This Instant Pot Mexican Rice combines rice, broth, canned tomato sauce, and veggies to deliver a vibrant, restaurant-quality side dish in under an hour. No more babysitting the stove or dealing with burnt rice at the bottom of your pan. With the help of your Instant Pot, you'll achieve perfectly fluffy rice every time!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican, Spanish

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $15

Equipment

instant pot

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups long grain white rice (I used basmati rice)
1 cup finely diced yellow onion (about ½ an onion)
½ cup diced carrot (about 1 large carrot)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
½ cup canned tomato sauce
¾ teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
½ cup frozen corn
½ cup frozen peas

Instructions

Turn your instant pot to the sauté setting. Once hot, add olive oil.
Add rice. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden brown.
Add onion, carrot, garlic, tomato sauce, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Pour in broth. Stir again.
Turn instant pot off. Secure the lid and place the valve in the “sealing” position. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.
Carefully switch the valve to the “venting” position to remove any remaining pressure. Remove the lid.
Add corn and peas. Fluff with a fork to mix together.

Notes

To make this on the stovetop instead: Use 3 cups of broth. Follow steps 1-4 in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, turn heat to low, and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Then, finish by adding corn and peas. Stir to combine.

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