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    Spanish Brown Rice - Instant Pot or Stovetop

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted February 20, 2014 (last updated January 4, 2020) by Wendy Polisi

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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

    Overhead photo of cooked Spanish Brown Rice in a small white bowl against a blue background.

    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?

    Overhead photo of Instant Pot Spanish Brown Rice in a white bowl garnished with microgreens against a blue background.

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    5 from 1 vote

    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 minutes mins
    Cook Time57 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 7 minutes 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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    Gluten Free RecipesSide Dish RecipesVegan RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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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!

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    2. Katie

      January 18, 2018 at 10:48 pm

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

      Reply
      • 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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