SPANISH RICE IN THE PRESSURE COOKER

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Spanish rice in the pressure cooker.

Provided by Robin Epley

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked instant long-grain rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RO*TEL®)
1 ¾ cups water, or more as needed
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine rice, diced tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select the Rice function according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until rice is tender and flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g