Spanish Rice in an Instant Pot

Spanish Rice in an Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe is a quick and easy delicious side dish made with fresh veggies and vegetable broth. This vegan Spanish rice is a delicious accompaniment to grilled veggies, tofu, sausages, and Mexican mains like tacos or enchiladas. This Spanish rice is very similar to the rice you often find served at Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants. It is easy to make and substitutions are simple if you don’t have the exact ingredients at home.

Ingredients

1Tbsp
Olive Oil
1
SmallOnion, chopped
2cloves
Garlic, minced
1/2
Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2
Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
1/2
Green Bell Pepper, diced
1
Vegetable Bouillon Cubedissolved in 2 cups hot water
1can(8 oz)
SmallTomato Paste
1/2tsp
Chili Powder
1/4tsp
Ground Cumin
1 1/2cups
White Rice, rinsed
1
Tomato, diced, deseeded
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
377
Fat
4.3 g
Protein
8.0 g
Carbs
76.7 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Press 'Saute' on your Instant Pot and heat up Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Add Onion (1), Garlic (2 cloves), Red Bell Pepper (1/2), Yellow Bell Pepper (1/2), Green Bell Pepper (1/2) and sauté the veggies until soft about 3-5 minutes.

step 2

Add the dissolved Vegetable Bouillon Cube (1), Tomato Paste (1 can), Chili Powder (1/2 tsp), and Ground Cumin (1/4 tsp), and stir to combine. Then, add White Rice (1 1/2 cups) and stir to combine again.

step 3