Spanish Rice (P/C

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
Classic pressure-cooked Spanish rice with onions, celery, and tomatoes
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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.

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Spanish Rice (P/C

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 107.6

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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

  1. Wash and drain the rice thoroughly.
  2. Melt the fat in the pressure cooker over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the sliced onion in the melted fat until tender and translucent.
  4. Stir in the washed rice, celery, tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, sugar, and bay leaf.
  5. Seal the pressure cooker and bring to high pressure.
  6. Cook at 15 lbs pressure for 10 minutes.
  7. Reduce pressure quickly using cool water.
  8. Open the lid and remove the bay leaf.
  9. 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.

Keywords: spanish rice, pressure cooker, vegan, tomato rice, onion, celery, side dish, quick meal, plant based, comfort food, bay leaf, savory
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