Dinner for 6

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with fresh tomatoes

Name: Instant Pot Mexican Rice with fresh tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white jasmine rice; 1 lb ripe roma tomatoes; 1/2 small white onion; 1 jalapeño; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder; 1/4 cup olive oil

$3.62for 420 minServes 6

Jasmine rice cooks under pressure with blended tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and smoky chili seasoning.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice with fresh tomatoes

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Wild, 9.75 oz$0.15/oz typical	9.75 oz	$1.46Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.42

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.90 per serving$3.62 for 4

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white jasmine rice
1 lb ripe roma tomatoes
1/2 small white onion
1 jalapeño
2 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps

Blend the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and chipotle chili powder until smooth.
Heat the olive oil on sauté mode in a 6-quart pressure cooker.
Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Pour in the tomato mixture, seal the cooker, and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
Release pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice.