Instant Pot Spanish Rice

5 from 11 votes

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal with its combination of spices and aromatic ingredients.

Prep Time8

Cook Time22

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Keyword: instant pot mexican rice recipe, pressure cooker spanish rice, spanish rice instant pot

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

pressure cooker

Ingredients

4 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper diced
1 large onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cups long grain white rice parboiled preferred
2 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon thyme
4 tablespoon tomato paste
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup black beans canned/cooked

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to saute on high for 6 minutes. Add 4 tablespoon olive oil and 2 cups long grain white rice. Saute, stirring frequently until the rice is toasted, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced bell pepper, 1 large onion 4 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoon oregano, 2 teaspoon taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon thyme. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
Stir in 4 tablespoon tomato paste, the can of drained diced tomatoes, and 2 ½ cups chicken broth. Mix and turn off saute. Deglaze the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon.
Close and seal the pressure cooker lid. Set to pressure cook/manual on high for 4 minutes. When done, naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and stir in 1 cup black beans. Serve warm, topped with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Storing: store leftover rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tip 1: if you're worried that the rice will stick to the bottom of the pressure cooker (it shouldn't), you can use the pot in pot method with a sling and cake pan. I use that method explained here to make Instant Pot white rice.

Tip 2: always naturally release the pressure for at least 10 minutes when cooking rice. This prevents it from sticking, plus cook time is built into the type of pressure release a recipe calls for.

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