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David Murphy

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

This is the easiest Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe that you'll make. Your family will totally love it!
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 17 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Side
Calories: 157

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 7 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup organic chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups long grain rice washed thoroughly

Instructions
 

  1. Press Sauté button on your Instant Pot, and set the time for about 15 minutes. Once heated, add your bacon and cook until bacon is at a nice crispy stage. Remove bacon and set to the side.
  2. Add in diced onion and stir. Cook until softened and slightly translucent. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release the browned bacon bits.
  3. Add in your rice, and stir well.
  4. Add in seasonings, and give it stir well to distribute the flavorings. Press the Cancel button on your Instant Pot.
  5. Then add in your tomato sauce, and lightly stir.
  6. Finally, add in your chicken broth and water. Stir the mixture well so the liquids are combined thoroughly.
  7. Cover with lid, lock in place, and close vent. Press the Rice button and cook for 5 minutes. Once done, allow to NPR for 7 minutes. If you do it longer than 5 minutes, then you might have mushy rice, and NOBODY wants that.
  8. Add bacon to rice and give it a nice stir. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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Notes

  • I love eating this topped with sour cream and shredded cheese on top! You can side it with refried beans, avocado, fresh limes, and so much more.
  • I use a 1:1 ratio of water and chicken broth; however, you can use 2 cups of either liquid for your choice.

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