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Quick Instant Pot Spanish Rice Recipe for Easy Flavorful Dinners

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A quick and easy Instant Pot Spanish rice recipe that delivers bold, comforting flavors with minimal fuss, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (about 300 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (about 240 ml), fire-roasted if possible
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (480 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat olive oil until shimmering. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the rinsed rice and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the rice and stir to combine.
  6. Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and broth. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set valve to ‘Sealing.’ Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  8. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining steam.
  9. Open lid, fluff rice with a fork, stir in lime juice and cilantro if using. Adjust salt to taste.

Notes

If rice is wet after cooking, leave Instant Pot lid off on ‘Keep Warm’ for 5 minutes to evaporate excess moisture. Rinsing rice is recommended to prevent clumping. Use natural pressure release to keep rice fluffy. For vegan option, use vegetable broth. Brown rice requires longer cooking time (22 minutes pressure cook and 15 minutes natural release).

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