Instant Pot Spanish Rice
A delicious basic Spanish Rice to accent any meal.
Leveraging the multi-function possibilities of the Instant Pot, this recipe is truly one pot.
*A word of caution* any time you start a recipe by sautéing in the Instant Pot, it is absolutely critical to deglaze the pot. Or when the pressure is released, you’ll lift the lid to find the bottom burned. As directed below, don’t forget to deglaze the pot!
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Select “Sauté” setting on the Instant Pot, add:
1 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 tsp garlic, minced
Stir while cooking, about 2 minutes.
Deglaze pot by adding:
1/2 cup water (or chicken broth)
**Make sure the entire bottom was deglazed, or else the rice will burn**
Immediately add:
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups rice
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Stir well to combine.
Cover with pressure lid:
Adjust pressure release valve to "Sealing"
Select "Rice
Allow pressure cooker to complete cycle, then:
5 minutes Natural Pressure Release
Quick Pressure Release any remaining pressure
Fluff rice & serve hot.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 4
Adjust spices for personal preferences
Recipe can be doubled
This Spanish rice is a great side to:
