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Easy Instant Pot Spinach Rice: Perfect One-Pot Meal

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This Easy Instant Pot Spinach Rice is a quick, healthy, and delicious one-pot meal made with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features fluffy rice and vibrant spinach in a savory sauce, all cooked in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati), rinsed
  • 5 oz (140g) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cool water until the water runs clear.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the spinach and stir constantly until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the rinsed rice and stir for 30 seconds to coat. Pour in vegetable broth, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  5. Close the lid, set valve to ‘Sealing’, cancel Sauté, and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. (Pot will take 5-7 minutes to come to pressure.)
  6. After cooking, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
  7. Open the lid, fluff rice with a fork, and stir in butter if using. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, always rinse the rice to remove excess starch. Do not skip the 10-minute natural release to ensure fluffy rice. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze dry before adding. For a dairy-free version, omit the butter. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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