Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Instant Pot Spanish Rice - tastes just like the Mexican rice for your local Mexican restaurant. It comes together in just minutes, with pantry staple ingredients you probably have on hand already!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté , add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted and it is hot add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Meanwhile rinse the rice. Add the rice to a colander and rinse it well. This will help the rice become light and fluffy and make sure you don't get the burn notice on the Instant Pot.1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- Once the onions are soft, add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 8 oz tomato sauce
- Put the lid on, lock it in place, and ensure the vent is closed. Change to High pressure and cook for 3 minutes.
- Once 3 minutes is up, let the pressure naturally release until it unlocks.
- Remove the lid and then fluff with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
