Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Try this wonderful restaurant-style Spanish rice that tastes just like it’s from your favorite spot! Made with a blend of butter, vegetable oil, and aromatic spices, it delivers rich flavors and the perfect texture. The combination of sautéed onion, cumin, and garlic enhances every bite, while tomato paste adds depth and a beautiful color. Simmered in chicken broth and finished with tender peas, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is both satisfying and easy to make. Whether you’re serving it alongside tacos, grilled meats, or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s always a crowd-pleaser!

Spanish Rice Instant Pot

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Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups long grained rice
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

 

• Press sauté on instant pot. Once machine indicates hot, add butter and oil, once butter is melted, about 30 seconds add onion. Cook, stirring often, 3 minutes
• Add cumin and salt to pot and cook until cumin is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Press cancel on sauté. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Close lid and allow any steam to release

  For cooking the rice select white rice setting on instant pot with instant pot sealed. When finished cooking release steam.
• after rice is finished, stir in one cup of frozen peas

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This Spanish rice is incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with a variety of meals. Serve it alongside classic Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or burritos for an authentic touch. This restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe also makes the perfect side for grilled meats such as carne asada, chicken fajitas, or shrimp skewers. For a comforting meal, enjoy it with a warm bowl of chili or as a flavorful base for a burrito bowl. Even on its own, this rice is a satisfying addition to any dinner spread. No matter how you serve it, it’s always a crowd-pleaser! We also love a side of refried beans to accompany entree and rice. Our favorite refried beans are dehydrated, like the ones we get from Mexicali Rose. Try this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe for an ultimate dining experience.

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