Easy Spanish Rice

spanish rice in an instant pot pressure cooker from above.

Totally hands-off rice is yours in the Instant Pot! Serve this Instant Pot Spanish rice alongside tacos, wrapped up in burritos, or with homemade enchiladas.

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Author: Kris Bordessa

Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup onion finely chopped
¼ cup green bell pepper diced
3 cups brown rice
1 cup salsa
2 ⅔ cups water or broth
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons garlic minced

Instructions

Measure oil, onion, and pepper into the Instant Pot liner. Choose "sauté" and cook until onions are transparent, stirring often for about five minutes.
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup green bell pepper
Add remaining ingredients.
3 cups brown rice, 1 cup salsa, 2 2/3 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons garlic
Lock lid in place. Using the "manual" setting, set the Instant Pot to cook for 25 minutes.
Let rice rest for ten minutes once cooking time expires, then carefully release remaining pressure.

Notes

You can use water or the broth of your choice in this recipe. Stewed tomatoes or tomato sauce are a fine substitute for the salsa if you don't have that ingredient on hand, but you'll want to add some extra seasonings for flavor.

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