4-6 servingsbrown riceceliac

Almost Instant Mexi-Cali Rice

By Chef AJ

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4-6 servings

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less than 15 min

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Easy

Almost Instant Mexi-Cali Rice
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Total Time: less than 15 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups brown rice
  • 14.5 ounces Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  2. When time is up, you can either release the pressure immediately or let it come down to pressure naturally. Rice will thicken slightly as it cools.
  3. You can stir in some chopped cilantro if you'd like. Top with any toppings if you please.

Notes

Note: If you have the time, you can use the sauté function and sauté the onions before adding the rest of the ingredients.

About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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