Easy Spanish Rice Recipe Cooked in the Pressure Cooker

Learn how to make flavorful Spanish rice in a fraction of the time with this easy pressure cooker recipe. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish for your favorite Mexican-inspired meals. The pressure cooker helps to infuse the rice with all the delicious flavors of tomatoes, onions, and spices, making it incredibly tasty and aromatic. With a few simple ingredients and some pantry staples, you can create this delicious Spanish rice in no time!

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2. Select the sauté function on your pressure cooker and heat olive oil.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
4. Add the rinsed rice to the pressure cooker and stir well to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken or vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and chili powder to the pressure cooker. Stir well to combine.
6. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and set the cooking time to 4 minutes on high pressure.
7. Once the cooking time is complete, use the quick release valve to release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the Spanish rice hot as a side dish or as a base for your favorite Mexican dishes.

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