How to make Mexican Rice
Learn how to make Mexican Rice. It's an easy side dish for Taco Tuesday!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice unrinsed
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild Rotel
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 3/4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Add the avocado oil and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is golden brown and toasted.2 cups long grain rice,1/4 cup avocado oil.
- Add the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds.1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning,1 teaspoon garlic powder,1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Rotel.8 ounces tomato sauce,1 (10 ounce) can mild Rotel.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.3 3/4 cups chicken broth.
- Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, immediately quick release the pressure.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
If spice is an issue, skip the Rotel altogether and increase the tomato sauce to 15 ounces. The rice will still have great color and flavor. I actually love it this way more, but the kids like the heat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 326.6kcalCarbohydrates: 52.6gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.6gCholesterol: 2.9mgSodium: 1309.2mgPotassium: 229.3mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 2.1gVitamin A: 454.1IUVitamin C: 2.7mgCalcium: 30.6mgIron: 1.1mg
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