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Instant Pot Spanish Rice

This Instant Pot Spanish Rice is a fantastic side dish for both Mexican and Spanish main dishes. The rice, beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers mingle with aromatic spices to form a dish that is a treat for your taste buds.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 307 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (237 ml) water
  • 1 1/2 cups (278 g) white rice
  • 1 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes in their juices
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn rinsed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) Spanish paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup (4 g) cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients, except bell pepper and cilantro to the Instant Pot
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and make set the valve to sealing. Press the pressure cook button and set the time to 5 minutes (on high pressure).
  • When cooking is done, allow a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes, then you can release the remaining pressure.
  • Add bell pepper and stir. Keep on warm for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 213mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1379IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Rice
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