Side dishe for 6
Instant-Pot Mexican Rice
Rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, broth, and spices cook under pressure until tender and fragrant.
$1.93for 4 servings
$0.48 per serving$1.93 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Steps
- Set the pressure cooker to sauté, heat the olive oil, and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and rice, and sauté for 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in the broth and tomato sauce, then stir in the cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Seal the cooker, cook at high pressure for 4 minutes, and let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure, open the cooker, and fluff the rice with a fork.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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