Instant Pot Spanish Rice

This Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with your favorite Mexican-inspired meals like tacos or enchiladas.

1

RINSE RICE

Rinse rice until the water runs clear.

2

SAUTE RICE & ONION

Add butter to the Instant Pot and select the SAUTE option. Add in rice and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the Instant Pot and add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

3

ADD STOCK & TOMATOES

Add in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, oregano and bay leaf to the Instant Pot. Cover and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.

4

FLUFF THE RICE

Allow the steam to naturally release then uncover and fluff rice. Discard bay leaf.

Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and a lime wedge, serve, and enjoy!

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