Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Instant Pot Spanish Rice is the perfect weeknight side dish for easy meals. Quick, easy, flavorful and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings 6
Calories 301kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped (remove seeds if you prefer it milder)
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 14 oz (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- chopped cilantro/fresh coriander for serving
Instructions
- Turn on the sauté function of your Instant Pot.
- Add the olive oil, onion, jalapeño and garlic. If using other vegetables like bell pepper, etc. you'll add those here and sauté with the onions.
- Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rice and tomato paste then add the chopped tomatoes, stock and seasonings.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on the rice function for 4 minutes.
- Open the valve to release then allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-12 minutes.
- Open the lid then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro/fresh coriander (optional) and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
