To sum up, this delicious and wholesome Mexican Fiesta Rice is a complete powerhouse – a jamboree of hues and a fest of flavors in one bowl!
High on nutrition and flavors, this recipe is easy to prepare, with the instant pot being a breeze! Try this 20 minutes recipe that is healthy, glamorous, and lip-smacking delicious, and enjoy watching it become your next family favorite! In addition to that, when cooked with the convenience of the Instant Pot —
Weeknight night meals are easy and mess-free! No extensive cleaning is required either. And not to mention, every bite of this irresistible recipe is a flavorful fiesta. Is a complete crowd-pleaser!
Try it for your next house party/ get-together, and notice how easily it grabs compliments. This Mexican Fiesta Rice is a manifestation of pure ambrosial indulgence!
Quick and easy rice recipe Packed with flavors Healthy one-pot meal option Looks great with colorful veggies Vegan and Gluten-free recipe Makes a budget-friendly yet wholesome meal!
What’s best about this Mexican rice is that it prepares quickly with a few common ingredients in the pantry and is packed with the goodness of vitamins and minerals from the choicest ingredients.
Black Beans — High in iron, magnesium, folate, and minerals, black beans add nutrition to this Fiesta rice recipe. Rinse and drain them well before using them for this recipe. Corn — Corn kernels are added to the recipe for a delectable crunch and nutrition. Corns are a source of natural antioxidants and fiber, making this recipe a delicious and wholesome meal. You can use frozen or fresh corns, which would work equally well. Bell peppers — Red bell peppers are added for nutrition, color, and crunch, making the recipe a magical indulgence! Feel free to add any color bell peppers of your liking. Onions — They are known for their unique pungency, which elevates the overall flavor of the recipe. It is added here for the same reason. Garlic — It adds a sweet zest to the recipe. Tomatoes — Add a lovely tang to the rice. Cumin — Cumin powder adds an earthy flavor and distinct aroma to the rice and brings depth to the recipe. Taco seasoning — A mix of salt, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, etc., elevates the recipe’s overall flavors.
Choice of bell peppers — I have used red bell peppers for this recipe, but you can substitute them with any other color bell peppers as per your liking. Spicy spin — Add jalapeno peppers to add an extra spicy punch to this delicious recipe of Mexican fiesta rice, and enjoy the fiery deliciousness. Flavorful addition — If you want an additional dose of flavors, you can add 3 tablespoons of salsa to the uncooked rice and gorge on the fiery and smoky flavors that salsa adds to this recipe. Select any rice — You can make this recipe using any rice of your preference. This recipe is prepared using basmati rice, but you may substitute it with brown rice or Jasmine rice as well. However, the cooking time for each type of rice will vary. Scalable recipe — This amazingly delicious recipe of Fiesta Rice is scalable to meet your serving requirements. You can double or triple this recipe as given in the recipe card and serve a crowd to delight them.
Stuffing the leftover vegan fiesta rice in the bell peppers and baking them will create a yummy recipe your family will drool over! When filled in burritos or tacos, the fiesta rice makes a delicious treat to woo your guests! Fiesta rice-filled tortilla wraps form a great grab-and-go delight when in a rush! Fajitas taste great with fiesta rice, and you cannot ask for anything better than this! Try a combo of fiesta rice with fried beans; you will love this for a lifetime!
There are endless creative options to devour this heavenly recipe of Mexican Fiesta Rice. All you need is to switch to your creative mode!
Can I Cook Mexican Fiesta Rice on the stovetop?
Absolutely! Mexican Fiesta rice cooks amazingly perfectly over a cooktop as well. All you need to do is to double the water quantity and follow the recipe directions below on the recipe card.
FOLLOW STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE BEST INSTANT POT FIESTA RICE
If you are drooling over the vibrant pictures of this flavorful rice dish, why not just grab the ingredients and dive into the preparation? This dish is sure to become your next go-to recipe! Should you make this Instant Pot Mexican Rice, please let me know your thoughts by sharing your comment below. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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