Easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice – So Flavorful!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Low-sodium broth reduces sodium intake.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture and nutrition.

tomato

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more convenient.

Rinse 2 cups of long grain white rice until water runs clear.

Chop 1/2 onion into quarters and use a chopper to dice it.

Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot and heat.

Add chopped onion to the Instant Pot and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 cups of chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.

Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, black pepper, salt, and 1 teaspoon paprika; mix together.

Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring it is fully covered in liquid.

Pour 6 ounces of tomato sauce on top without stirring.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 3 minutes.

Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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