{"id":2084,"date":"2021-04-15T22:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T04:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=2084"},"modified":"2021-10-04T08:08:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T14:08:54","slug":"quick-and-easy-spanish-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/quick-and-easy-spanish-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shortcut Spanish Rice<\/strong> in the Instant Pot is a cheap, flavor-packed side dish made with just five ingredients. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why you\u2019ll love it:<\/em> <\/strong>This kid-friendly one-pot side dish gets its flavor from your favorite jarred salsa and has instructions for both fresh onions and a dump-and-go shortcut with dried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love to make a quick batch of Instant Pot Spanish rice to serve with tacos, fill burritos, and make grain bowls. It’s incredibly fast to make, inexpensive, and makes the perfect side dish for Taco Tuesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a fast and satisfying rice dish to keep in your back pocket, this Instant Pot Spanish Rice is exactly what you need. This shortcut recipe is made with jarred salsa for extra flavor without a long ingredient list. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Update: <\/strong>I\u2019ve updated this always popular post with new images, tips and tricks to make the fluffiest and most flavorful Instant Pot Spanish Rice. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Shortcut Spanish Rice in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Spanish Rice recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shortcut recipe was given to me by one of my oldest friends while I was in college. It was a cheap and easy side, and it was super easy to convert to the Instant Pot.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jarred salsa gives you a great blend of classic flavors and spices without the measuring. Use your favorite brand of salsa with your preferred heat level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(We prefer to use a chunky salsa so there are bits of tomatoes distributed throughout the rice. And we usually tend to stick to mild salsas to please young taste buds.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <\/strong>To make this a fully vegetarian dish, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Make It Dump-and-Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make it a one-pot, dump-and-go side dish by substituting 1 tablespoon dried onion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip the saut\u00e9 steps 1 and 2. Simply add all the ingredients and cook for 4 minutes with a 10 minute natural pressure release, followed by a quick release. Fluff and serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a little difference in flavor, but some nights when you\u2019re in a rush to get dinner on the table, that\u2019s OK. \ud83e\udd37<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Kind of Rice Is Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use long-grain white rice for this recipe. It holds its shape well under pressure so your rice comes out slightly chewy, not mushy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to try a different rice variety, see our guide for how to cook rice in an Instant Pot<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finishing Ideas for Instant Pot Spanish Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I like to sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top of the rice after I transfer it to a serving bowl. It adds a nice pop of green and an herby finish to the dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also garnish your rice with diced fresh tomatoes or a lime wedge for a bit of zest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to five days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Festive Spanish and Mexican-Inspired Recipes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning a fun Cinco de Mayo menu<\/strong>, try these other favorite entrees that pair well with Spanish rice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n