Side dishe for 6
Instant-Pot Mexican Rice
$1.93for 422 minServes 6
Rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, broth, and spices cook under pressure until tender and fragrant.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, 9.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price | |
| Tomato paste and sauce, 6.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.64Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.89 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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.
- 22 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesInstant Pot
$0.48 per serving$1.93 for 4
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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.
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