Spinach Rice in Instant Pot
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A quick and flavorful Spinach Rice cooked in the Instant Pot, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Author: Emma Rossi
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and heat the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cumin and turmeric, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stirring to coat it with the oil and spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, ensure the valve is set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- After cooking, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to venting.
- Open the lid and fold in the chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- The Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for a vegan version.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg