This quick and easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice is the perfect complement to any Mexican meal. 5 ingredients (+ salt/water), 30 minutes. You can also make this without an Instant Pot if you don’t have one.
Do you have an Instant Pot yet? I got one for Christmas last year and I love it. I was intimidated at first because of the whole “pressure cooker” thing, but it’s actually super simple to use and the all the safety features are great. You can’t take off the lid until the pressure releases.
I’m sure there are several ways I could be using my Instant Pot that I haven’t figured out yet (like making non-dairy yogurt!). I have been using it regularly to make rice, dry beans from scratch, and various soups. It makes the absolute PERFECT brown rice in just 24 minutes. No more soggy rice, or rice that’s overcooked and too dry. Seriously, it’s perfect every time!
This Instant Pot Spanish Rice is:
Full of flavor
Quick and Easy
Tomatoey
Kid Friendly
Inexpensive
& Healthy!!
Check out some of my other vegan Mexican recipes to compliment this Instant Pot Spanish Rice:
- Ultimate Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos
- Cauliflower Walnut Mushroom Taco Meat
- Sheet Pan Cauliflower Fajitas
- Vegan Queso Dip with Cashews
- Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Easy Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
If you make this recipe, let me know how it goes! Rate it, leave a comment and tag a photo @noracooksvegan on Instagram or find me on Facebook. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped small
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups uncooked brown rice
- 28 ounces canned Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
- 4 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
Instructions
- Using the Saute function on Instant Pot, saute onion, garlic, and rice in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the Rotel, salt and water (or vegetable broth). Stir together. Now, seal Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 24 minutes. Once complete, allow the pressure to come down naturally.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
- *If you don't have an Instant Pot, simply saute the onion, garlic, rice in a large regular pot for 3-4 minutes. Then add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes.
I’m thinking this could be a dump and go recipe (no sauté). What do you think? I’m trying to find easy recipes for my 5 year old grandson who wants me to make him a cookbook. I thought a few dinner or sides recipes that he could cook for the family, with little help, would make him feel good. ❤️
Sure, you could try that! I think it will work pretty well, and it’d be so simple. That’s sweet.
I make the stovetop version with jasmine rice all the time and I love it. What would the ratios/time be for jasmine in the instant pot? Love your recipes so much thank you!!
I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe, thank you! I would say 4-5 minutes, then let the pressure release for 10 minutes naturally.
You forgot to add the rice in Step 2 of your recipe above.
The rice is added in step 1. 🙂
I used instant brown rice and released the pressure manually after 2 minutes. The rice was perfect!
I’m glad you loved the rice! Thank you for sharing!
Delicious, and sooooo easy!
Thank you!
How long does is usually take for pressure cooker to depressurize? i have the same one as you but have never used it yet. thank you!
It really depends, but for this recipe mine takes about 20 minutes I think.
I love your recipes. Thank you for sharing your talent
Hi Diane! Thank you for using my recipes! I’m glad you love them! I appreciate you taking your time to share your review!
Can the Spanish rice recipe be halved or quartered and still made in an instant pot or would this require the stove top method? I am only cooking for one. Also, what size instant pot do you use? I have a 6quart.
Yes, you can cut it in half, probably even quarter it if needed. It does make a lot as written. I have a 6 quart as well. Thanks, hope you enjoy it! You can still make it in the Instant Pot.