• Put the rice in colander and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch. Set it aside. Put the baby spinach in blender jar. Add little water or broth. Make it a smooth puree.
• In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, turmeric powder and minced garlic. Let it sizzle. Add the tomatoes and rinsed rice to the pan and stir for a couple of minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
• Add the blended spinach and continue stirring until everything mixes. Pour in t he vegetable broth or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer. Cook according to the rice package instructions or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
• Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and mix in the spinach evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve and enjoy !

How to Make Instant Pot Spinach Rice

• Put the rice in colander and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch. Set it aside. Put the baby spinach in blender jar. Add little water or broth. Make it a smooth puree.
• Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, turmeric powder and minced garlic. Let it sizzle.
• Add the tomatoes and rinsed rice to the Instant Pot and stir for a couple of minutes until the rice is lightly toasted. Add the blended spinach and continue stirring until everything mixes.
• Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
• Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
• Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
• Open the Instant Pot lid and fluff the spinach rice with a fork to separate the grains and distribute the seasoning evenly. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. You can also squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the rice for added freshness.
• Serve the spinach rice as a side dish alongside your favorite main course. Enjoy !