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Home » Side Dish Recipes » Spanish Brown Rice - Instant Pot or Stovetop

Spanish Brown Rice - Instant Pot or Stovetop

Published: Feb 20, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jan 4, 2020 · 439 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This Spanish Brown Rice recipe was developed for my youngest son who has fearlessly eaten all of my kitchen experiments since he was a toddler. He loved it from the start, but this easy gluten free side dish even passed the critique of his picky brother and sister. This recipe can be made on the stove top or in the Instant Pot

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Spanish Brown Rice is an Easy Kid-Friendly Side!


Every mom has her go-to recipes.

For me, they need to be easy, have limited hands on time AND be healthy.

This Kid Friendly Spanish Brown Rice is one I wouldn't want to have to live without.

When I make this I can except cheers and happy eaters. Really, what more can a mom ask for?

If you've been searching for healthy sides that kids will love, this is the answer!

Due to concerns about arsenic in rice, I always try to buy organic from California. I also rinse well before cooking it.

What are your go-to recipes?

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More Gluten-Free Sides to Try:

  • Turmeric Rice is a healthy side dish that is one of my absolute favorites! You won't believe how flavor-packed this one is!
  • Looking to lower your carb intake? This Coconut Cauliflower Rice is a straight riff on coconut rice that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.
  • Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole works well as a hearty side or vegetarian side. Either way, this is one you will make again and again.
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Kid Friendly Spanish Brown Rice

This Kid Friendly Spanish Brown Rice is an easy and healthy recipe that the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time57 mins
Total Time1 hr 7 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot
Servings: 8
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped fine
  • 2 cups organic brown rice preferably from California
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 cup pureed tomato
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

  • Place rice in a metal strainer and rinse until the water is clear.

Instant Pot

  • Set your Instant Pot to saute and heat the olive oil for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook for 8 minutes, until tender.
  • Add rice and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, pureed tomato, and sea salt.
  • Place the lid on your pressure cooker and seal. Set to high pressure and cook for 22 minutes.
  • When the cook time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release. Carefully remove the lid. Fluff, and serve.

Stove Top

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
  • Add rice and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth or water, pureed tomato and sea salt.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Shannon Graham

    August 15, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    We are obsessed with any rice dish in our house. Looks delish!

    Reply
  2. Katie

    January 18, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    I followed this recipe exactly & it burned after being on low for only 30mins

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    • Wendy Polisi

      January 24, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      For sure you need to look at the type of rice you have. I buy mine in bulk, but there are plenty of faster cooking brown rices out there now.

      Reply

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