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Spanish Brown Rice (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

Spanish Brown Rice is an easy side dish that is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Thanks to the perfect blend of tomatoes and spices, the rice turns out wonderfully fluffy and full of flavor. Cooked in a saucepan or Instant Pot, this Spanish Brown Rice brings a healthier twist to your meals with its whole-grain goodness.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 57 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 205kcal

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