IP Spanish Rice

A nice break from the usual, this one pot meal is quick and easy for busy days and best way to use instant pot to your advantage 😀.

Vegetarian | Vegan

Serving Size : 4

Prep ⏰: 5 mins | Cook ⏰ : 20 mins

Ingredients

1 cup boiled or canned black beans

2 cups rice ( can use 3 cups quinoa as well)

1 tomato, chopped

1 tbsp tomato purée

1 large red onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped

1/4 cup corn

4 tbsp chopped cilantro

2 garlic pods or 1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp paprika powder

3 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp rosemary

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

**Add other veggies you love.

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Instructions

1. In 6 quart Instant Pot, select “Saute/More” mode with cook time of 12 mins.

2. Add oil and when warm, add onion and garlic. Sauté the onions till golden brown and then add tomatoes.

3. Cook the mixture for 2 mins and stir in black beans, mushrooms, peppers, corn (any other veggies) and sauté the mixture for 2 mins

4. Add rice and 3 cups of water and combine them well.

5. Now add paprika powder, taco seasoning, oregano, rosemary, about 1 tbsp of salt and mix well.

6. Cancel Sauté mode and select “Pressure Cook/High” mode with cook time of 4 mins. Once done , quick release the pressure (QPR).

7. Use a folk and lightly mix the cooked rice so it doesn't become a lump. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chips, salsa, avocado and sour cream or fill in tacos. Enjoy !