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Instant Pot Spanish Rice

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Mexican
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1
Turn on your pressure cooker and switch it to its sauté mode, adjusting the heat setting accordingly.
2
Apply a thin layer of avocado oil to the bottom of the pressure cooker's pot and cook the sliced onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally. This should take around 4 to 5 minutes.
3
Add minced garlic and continue cooking until it releases its fragrance, approximately 30 seconds later.
4
Next, add the rice to the pot and mix it with the oil until the grains are evenly coated. Use a gentle stirring motion to lightly brown the rice, about 2-3 minutes.
5
Now, pour in the chicken stock and use a spoon to scrape off any browned bits that have accumulated at the bottom of the pot.
6
Add a can of crushed tomatoes, salt, ground cumin, and a pinch of heat with the cayenne pepper to the pot.
7
Close the lid securely and ensure it is locked in place. Next, seal the pressure release valve and select the high-pressure cooking function on your pressure cooker.
8
Set a timer for 7 minutes, but allow an additional 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.
9
Once the cooking time has elapsed, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method as instructed by your pressure cooker's manufacturer. This should take around 5 minutes.
10
After the pressure has been released, unlock and remove the lid from your pressure cooker. Finally, give the cooked rice a gentle stir before serving it hot.