Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Description
Instant Pot Spanish Rice -- Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe. This dish is a fantastic addition to any meal with its vibrant colors and bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced , any color
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or paprika
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 14 ounces tomatoes, diced tomatoes, undrained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your electric pressure cooker to sauté mode and add the olive oil. Once it's hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the sautéed onions and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. The rice should become lightly toasted.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir everything well to combine.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker, set the valve to the sealing position, and cancel the sauté mode.
- Cook the rice under manual high pressure for 4 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to venting. Remove the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and fluff the Spanish rice with a fork. Garnish it with fresh cilantro leaves for extra flavor and color if you like.
- Serve your Instant Pot Spanish rice as a side dish to complement your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex entrées.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 784IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg