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Hi I am LeAnn, I am excited to be blogging for you all at Crafty Blog Stalker Readers. I am a chef trained in the school of burnt forearms and cut fingers.( Laugh, here) ! Seriously, over the years I have figured out how to make really good food from what you store in your pantry. (To learn more; head on over to www.pantryfriendlycooking.com for all the details.)
My love of cooking started with a few Mexican Recipes from my youth… in Arizona. Mexican cooking was my first love. ( Shh! Don’t tell my husband, He thinks he is) Good thing he likes Mexican food too.
Spanish Rice is one of the recipes I teach in my Basic Mexican Cooking Class. Everyone loves it and is so excited to receive a secret spice packet to take and make it at home. I love the feedback when they say “my family loved it and it was easy just like you showed us “Nothing makes me prouder to see my students actually preparing my recipes at home.
Stop thinking about that dry, flavorless side dish you push around on your plate when you think Spanish rice. This recipe will seriously change the way you feel about rice.
SECRET WEAPONS
I hear it all the time. I am scared of the pressure cooker. What if it blows up? Trust me it will not blow up if you follow the manufactures directions.
Any brand is good. Personally, I have 3 different brands. Try this recipe and you will be a believer.
Ground Annato is a woody earthy seed that is sold at every Mexican market. Many chain grocery stores within a largely Hispanic area will also carry it. It gives the rice a woodsy flavor and creates beautiful golden red-colored rice.
How to Make the Best Ever Spanish Rice in a Pressure Cooker
Olive Oil
½ diced bell pepper
½ diced onion
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 cup whole grain rice (any kind works)
2 cups chicken broth or stock
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp ground annato
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 cup diced canned tomatoes, drained and rinsed
½ cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a pressure cooker. Add the vegetables and garlic and cook until onions are slightly translucent. Add rice, stock, and spices. Bring to a boil without the lid. Once it begins to boil place pressure cooker lid on and cook until the pressure gauge is steaming really hard, reduce the heat to medium and time for 5 minutes. Once the timer goes off remove from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Once the pressure is released add the drained tomatoes and cheese. Garnish with cilantro and serve. Makes 6-8 servings.
Spanish Rice is so easy in a pressure cooker. Try it and become a believer. My students Are!
Do you have a favorite Mexican Dish Recipe? Share and leave a comment below!
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- We use Glass Baking Dishes for baking casseroles. I especially like the dishes with lids because leftovers can be transferred straight to the fridge.
- Silicone Kitchenware is my favorite because they don't scratch my cookware and is easy to clean!
- A Glass Cutting Board is a must to prepare all of those ingredients. We even keep ours on our counter at all times.
- This Knife Set will also become your favorite! The knives cut beautifully, and the hollow design prevents food from sticking to the blade.
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Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do
Have you shared this recipe somewhere? Looks fantastic! New fan here! Thanks for sharing with the Merry Monday Linky Party!
Lori Hart
Always looking for a Spanish Rice recipe. Thanks for sharing. I found your recipe over at the Show Me What Ya Got link party.
Joy @ Yesterfood
Thanks for having LeAnn over today, Katie! I haven't used a pressure cooker in years and years. It's time to start again! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂
Erlene
My hubby usually makes the Spanish rice, but he doesn't use Annato. I'll have to pick that spice up so he can add it in. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Alecia
Thank you for linking up to Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday last week. As one of the co-hosts, I will be featuring your recipe on Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday this week on my site, Detours in Life. Congrats! Please stop by and grab a feature button when you get a chance.
Adrian
I LOVE my pressure cooker! I grew up with my parents using it all them time because they got home from work so late we needed a quick meal:) I've never been scared to use it!
Thanks for sharing at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party!
Stephanie
This looks delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
espiational
I've never used pressure cooker, but it sure make this recipe look easy.