Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Step 1

Place rice in a colander and rinse really well.

Step 2

Turn Instant Pot to saute and let heat up.

Step 3

Once heated, add in oil, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Turn Instant Pot OFF.

Step 5

Add in stock and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot.

Step 6

Add in seasonings and stir well. Add in rice and gently push down with a spoon to submerge in stock. Top with tomato sauce.

Step 7

Place lid on the Instant Pot and be sure vent knob is pointed to sealed.

Step 8

Cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes for long-grain white rice, and  22 minutes for long-grain brown rice.

Step 9

Let pressure release naturally all the way.

Step 10

Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork, while stirring in the tomato sauce.

Step 11

Stir in butter if desired and serve.