Rice Cooker Spanish Rice

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or more as needed
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• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
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• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 cup long-grain rice
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• 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
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• ½ cup tomato sauce
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• 1 teaspoon salt
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• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
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• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
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Instructions

1. 1
   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); select sauté function and adjust to medium.
2. 2
   Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Add rice to the pot; mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
4. 4
   Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
5. 5
   Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
6. 6
   Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high-pressure function. Set a timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
7. 7
   Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.