This hearty Spanish Rice is a comforting, savory side dish that captures the essence of home-style cooking. By using a pressure cooker, you achieve tender rice infused with the rich flavors of sautéed onions, crisp celery, and sweet tomatoes in a fraction of the time. The addition of a bay leaf and a hint of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, creating a well-rounded flavor profile. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a satisfying vegan main. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers consistent results every time.
Spanish Rice (P/C
Description
This hearty Spanish Rice is a comforting, savory side dish that captures the essence of home-style cooking. By using a pressure cooker, you achieve tender rice infused with the rich flavors of saut&# 195;©ed onions, crisp celery, and sweet tomatoes in a fraction of the time. The addition of a bay leaf and a hint of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, creating a well-rounded flavor profile. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a satisfying vegan main. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers consistent results every time.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and drain the rice thoroughly.
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Melt the fat in the pressure cooker over medium heat.
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Sauté the sliced onion in the melted fat until tender and translucent.
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Stir in the washed rice, celery, tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, sugar, and bay leaf.
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Seal the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure.
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Cook at 15 lbs pressure for 10 minutes.
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Reduce pressure quickly using cool water.
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Open the lid and remove the bay leaf.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 107.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.7g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.4mg1%
- Sodium 7349.1mg307%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.2g8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
- Sugars 8.4g
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.