Yellow Rice
This Yellow Rice recipe is fluffy, flavorful and easy to make on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot! Made with peppers, onions, and sazon seasoning, it's the perfect vibrant side dish for any Latin-inspired meal!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup minced onions
- ½ cup minced green bell pepper
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth, or 2 cups water mixed with 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sazon seasoning
Instructions
- Press the “saute” button on the Instant Pot and set it to “normal” heat. When it’s hot, add the olive oil.
- Add the minced onions and bell peppers, and saute for 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally and keep an eye on the vegetables to make sure they don’t burn. The Instant Pot gets hotter using the sauté function than most stovetops.
- Press the keep warm/cancel button on the Instant Pot.
- Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer for 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Add the rice to the Instant Pot.
- Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and sazon seasoning.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam valve is in the “sealing” position. Use the “manual” button to set the Instant Pot pressure to high for 3 minutes.
- Once the Instant Pot finishes and beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, move the steam valve to “venting” and release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
To make it on the stove, follow these instructions:
- Heat a large pot, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the oil, minced onion and minced bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Add the rice to the pot with the vegetables. Add 3 cups of chicken broth, this is one more cup than if you're making the recipe in an Instant Pot, a can of diced tomatoes and sazon seasoning.
- Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer covered for 40 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes off the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 291kcal (15%)Carbohydrates 54g (18%)Protein 6g (12%)Fat 5g (8%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 2mg (1%)Sodium 633mg (26%)Potassium 255mg (7%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 128mg (3%)Vitamin C 17mg (21%)Calcium 46mg (5%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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