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Instant Pot Arroz con Atun

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Carolina® Organic Brown Rice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Manzanilla olives, pitted
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 cans (6 oz each) tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 cups bean sprouts

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Instructions

  • Satisfying and delicious, this Arroz con Atun, or tuna with rice, is conveniently made in an Instant Pot for a delicious meal, ready in just 35 minutes. Prepare with Carolina® Organic Brown Rice for whole grains in every bite.

    Step 1

  • With the lid off, set Instant Pot to Sauté and set on High Temperature. Heat oil in the inner pot of Instant Pot; cook onion, carrots, red pepper, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin and chili flakes for 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

  • Stir in tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in vegetable broth. Stir in organic rice, tomatoes and olives. Turn Saute function off.

    Step 3

  • Close lid and lock to seal. Set Pressure Cook function to High Heat for 20 minutes. Carefully manually release the pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions before removing the lid.

    Step 4

  • With lid off, Select Saute and then set to Medium Heat. Stir in peas and tuna. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.

    Step 5

  • Garnish with parsley. Top with bean sprouts before serving.

    Contents

    Recipe Tip

    If desired, serve with lemon or lime wedges.

The Best Instant Pot Meal

This recipe for arroz con atun, or tuna with rice, made in an Instant Pot, is a delicious dinner idea that can be prepared simply in under an hour. Follow our step by step instructions for just how easy it is to make and try your hand at a few other recipes you can prepare using your Instant Pot:

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Umami with Pantry Staples

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