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.

Instant Pot Spanish Rice in the instant pot

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!!

Two plates of Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Check out some of my other vegan Mexican recipes to compliment this Instant Pot Spanish Rice:

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Instant Pot Spanish Rice in the instant pot
4.91 stars (11 ratings)

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

This quick and easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice is the perfect complement to any Mexican meal. 5 ingredients (+ salt/water), 35 minutes. You can also make this without an Instant Pot if you don't have one.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Nora Taylor
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Comments

  1. 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!!

    1. 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.

  2. I used instant brown  rice  and released the pressure manually after 2 minutes. The rice was perfect! 

  3. 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!

    1. Hi Diane! Thank you for using my recipes! I’m glad you love them! I appreciate you taking your time to share your review!

  4. 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.

    1. 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.

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