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Instant Pot Mexican rice with lime and cilantro

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

This Instant Pot Mexican rice is a practical side dish with toasted grains, tomato richness, and a bright optional finish of lime and cilantro.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups extra-long-grain rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt half as much if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • as needed fresh lime for serving
  • as needed fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Using the sauté function, heat the Instant Pot to high. Add oil and rice and stir until toasted.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
  • Set the valve to sealing and cook 12 minutes on low pressure. Quick-release and fluff with a fork.
  • Optionally serve with lime and cilantro.

Notes

Use low pressure for the stated cooking time.