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Make Spanish rice in an Instant Pot for a wonderful side dish for any Mexican meal.
10 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
4
Serves
4
Servings
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté function and adjust to medium.
Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil.
Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned.
Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
Close and lock the lid.
Seal the vent and select high-pressure function.
Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir rice before serving.