Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Instant Pot Spanish Rice is packed with bold flavor from a blend of spices—no chopping required! Serve up this easy, restaurant-style side dish with tonight’s dinner for a delicious meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice or basmati rice
- 2 Tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 2 cups water for a drier rice use 1 and ¾ cups
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Seasonings
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Start by mixing the seasonings in a small bowl and gathering the remaining ingredients. You’ll want to have all the ingredients nearby.
- Add the oil to your Instant Pot and set it to sauté.
- Once the oil is heated, add in the rice and sauté until it begins to brown. Stir occasionally to keep it from burning. Then mix in 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
- Once the rice has browned a bit, carefully mix in the remaining ingredients– seasonings, tomato sauce, and water.
- Now press manual on the Instant Pot and set it for 10 minutes on high pressure. Once the rice is fully cooked, allow the Instant-Pot to naturally release pressure.
- Carefully open the lid and give the rice a mix before serving.
Stove Top Instructions
- Start by mixing the seasonings in a small bowl and gathering the remaining ingredients. You’ll want to have everything within reach.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is heated, add in the rice and one teaspoon of onion granules. Sauté until the rice begins to brown, frequently stir the rice to keep it from burning.
- Once the rice has browned a bit carefully mix in the remaining ingredients– seasonings, tomato sauce, and water.
- Reduce the heat, cover and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Once the liquid has been absorbed, carefully open the lid and give the rice a mix before serving.
Notes
Tip: Generously measure the seasonings for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 140mg | Sugar: 1g
