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Instant Pot Rice and Vegetables

Instant Pot Rice and Vegetables is a hearty, filling, versatile meal that will be on the table in under 30 minutes and is the best meal prep solution.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine american, western
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 307kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups (175ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers deseeded and diced
  • 1 cup (225g) white basmati rice rinsed and very well drained
  • 1 cup (173g) sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup (171g) cooked beans drained
  • 1 - 2 cups (30-60g) shredded baby spinach to your taste
  • Toppings: chopped fresh dill and chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Add vegetable stock, lemon juice, oregano, dill, minced garlic, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper and basmati rice to the Instant Pot in this order. Do not mix.
  • Cover your Instant Pot, seal, select pressure cook / manual setting, high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes.
  • When done, perform a quick release of the pressure, open the pot and add the sweetcorn, beans and spinach on top of the rice, cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes so the spinach wilts.
  • Mix and serve rice topped with fresh dill and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Do not mix the rice and veggies together before cooking. 
  • Make sure to rinse and dry your rice well before cooking. 
  • Spinach can wilt rather quickly, so keep an eye on it and wait until the end to add it to the pot. 
  • If using frozen vegetables, you may need to add an extra minute or 2, start with less time, and adjust as necessary. 
  • Feel free to trade out veggies for others if you have something you need to use or have a few other favorite vegetables to add to the mix. 
  • Cook time listed does not include the time it takes the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for pressure to release.
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4089IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg