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Home Method Instant Pot Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes
4.38
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48 minutes minutes

Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls

Gluten Free Gluten Free Nut Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegetarian Freezer Friendly Freezer Meal Prep Meal Prep
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By: Annie75 Comments
Posted: 8/17/21 Updated: 8/17/21

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These instant Pot fiesta rice bowls are a vegetarian, gluten-free recipe that works great for meal prep! Just dump it all in the Instant Pot, press the button, and you're done!

Recipes like this Instant Pot Cajun rice and sausage and these Moroccan Instant Pot lentils are life savers on busy week days - there is something so satisfying about dumping a bunch of ingredients into the Instant Pot and letting it work it's magic. These Instant Pot fiesta rice bowls are another dump and go meal to add to your meal prep rotation!

Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls topped with avocado, green onion, and fresh tomatoes in grey bowl
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1 Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe
2 Recipe video
3 Ingredient notes
4 Step by step instructions
5 How to avoid the burn warning
6 Topping variations
7 FAQ
8 Stovetop directions
9 Meal Prep + Storage
10 More Instant Pot meal prep recipes
11 Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls

These fiesta rice bowls are made with all the delicious ingredients of a vegetarian burrito, but deconstructed into a meal prep bowl. Made with pantry staples such as basmati rice, black beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes and taco seasoning, these rice bowls are loaded with veggies, and get a ton of flavor while cooking.

This is meal prep at it's easiest - just dump all the ingredients in the instant pot and pressure cook - no sautéing required! Best of all, for about 15 minutes of active cooking time, you get six lunch portions, and you can freeze some for later!

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Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe

  • it's packed with delicious flavors from the taco seasoning and green chilies
  • you can meal prep this recipe as a freezer Instant Pot meal, or by portioning out leftovers in meal prep containers
  • there's a ton of veggies involved, and each serving packs 18 g of vegetarian protein

Recipe video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped these fiesta rice bowls. They are so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

Ingredient notes

overhead shot of ingredients for Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls including yellow pepper, red pepper, red onion, and diced tomatoes
  • Taco seasoning - taco seasoning adds a ton of flavor to the veggies and rice as this recipe is cooking. Make a batch of homemade taco seasoning, or purchase store-bought for a time saving shortcut.
  • Black beans - you can use canned black beans, or make batch of Instant Pot black beans.
  • Green chilies - add a ton of flavor, but they are not spicy! You can purchase canned and diced green chilies at the grocery store.
  • Vegetables - red and yellow bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, corn, and red onion cook up perfectly in this fiesta rice bowl. Note: I recommend using fresh diced tomatoes (not canned) to help prevent burning. See section below for how to avoid the burn warning when cooking this recipe in the Instant Pot.
  • Cheese - mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack works perfectly in this recipe
  • Rice - basmati rice is our go-to for this recipe; other types of long grain white rice should also work. Short grain rice, instant rice, brown rice and wild rice will not work in this recipe, as they require different cook times.

Step by step instructions

Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls ingredients in inner pot of instant pot before cooking

1. Assemble ingredients - add all ingredients (except for tomatoes) into the stainless steel inner pot of an Instant Pot (6 quart): rice, onion, peppers, corn, black beans, chiles, taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine, then add the diced tomatoes on top (do not stir). Put the lid on and set valve to 'sealing'.

Important note - it's important to place the tomatoes on top of the rest of the ingredients to avoid a burn warning- find more tips below!

instant pot with 3 minutes on the timer

2. Pressure cook - Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to 'sealing', and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow for a full natural pressure release (takes around 15 minutes).

instant pot fiesta rice bowls after cooking, in instant pot with shredded cheese

3. Add cheese - remove the lid and stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle the top of the rice with the remaining ½ cup cheese and put the lid back on for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.

  • instant pot fiesta rice bowl in a gray bowl with avocado chunks and sliced green onion

4. Serve - with your choice of suggested toppings such as guacamole, cilantro, and salsa.

How to avoid the burn warning

Unfortunately, a number of readers have reported back that they had a burn warning when trying to cook this recipe. While I've tested it 6 times and never had this issue myself, I wanted to outline a few tips to help avoid the burn warning.

Why the burn warning occurs

A burn warning occurs when food gets burnt on the bottom of the Instant Pot. Tomatoes are notorious for causing a burn warning in Instant Pot recipes - especially canned tomatoes.

Tips to avoid burning

  1. Old versus new models- this recipe was developed in an older Instant Pot model, which is less sensitive to the burn warning than newer models.
  2. Add tomatoes last- tomatoes are notorious for triggering the burn warning, which is why we add them last and do not stir them into the rice.
  3. Follow the recipe precisely- make ingredient swaps and substitutions at your own risk. This recipe seems to be very sensitive to small changes in liquids.

Topping variations

These fiesta rice bowls are delicious as-is, but the toppings really take them to the next level. A few topping variations you might consider are:

  • extra cheese
  • avocado (see how to cut an avocado (and not your hand) here!)
  • fresh tomatoes
  • cilantro
  • a fresh squeeze of lime
  • green or red onion
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • greek yogurt

FAQ

Will this recipe work in an 8 quart model?

Yes, I have tested these fiesta rice bowls in my 8 quart model Instant Pot and it works! If you want to play it safe, you might want to 1.5 x the recipe to meet the 1.5 cup minimum liquid requirement for the 8 quart model.

Can I swap the rice for quinoa?

I bet that would work but I have not tried it. It would be the same liquid ratio, but a cook time of 1 min (plus full natural pressure release). The veggies should cook through in this time. Leave us a comment if you give it a try!

Can this recipe be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top?

I don't recommend cooking rice in the slow cooker, as it can end up mushy. However, you can cook this on the stovetop (see directions below, and in recipe card).

Stovetop directions

To prepare these fiesta rice bowls on the stovetop, the recipe will remain the same, with the exception of increasing the water to 2 cups.

  1. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for an additional 10 minutes (do not take the lid off).
  2. After 10 minutes of resting, stir in the cheese and enjoy!

Meal Prep + Storage

Freezer Packs

Freezer packs are assembled ahead and frozen before cooking. That way on cook day all you need to do is dump the meal into the Instant Pot and press the button. No measuring!

  1. Assemble all ingredients in step 1 a large gallon size freezer bag or large meal prep container with date and cooking instructions.
  2. Freeze for up to 3 months uncooked in freezer.
  3. Thaw completely before cooking- the Instant Pot may not come to pressure if cooked from frozen.
  4. Cook as directed in the recipe card, and enjoy!

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Reheat meals (leftovers)

overhead view of the Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls in three meal prep containers on grey background
  1. Cool completely after cooking.
  2. Portion out into air tight meal prep containers, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  3. Thaw completely if frozen (overnight in the fridge), then reheat in the microwave until steaming hot.
  4. Add fresh toppings, and serve!

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instant pot fiesta rice bowl in a gray bowl with avocado chunks and sliced green onion

Instant Pot Fiesta Rice Bowls

4.38 from 29 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 3 minutes mins
Coming to pressure & natural pressure release: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 48 minutes mins
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These instant Pot fiesta rice bowls are a vegetarian, gluten-free recipe that works great for meal prep! Just dump it all in the Instant Pot, press the button, and you're done!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice see note 1
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 3 tomatoes chopped; see note 2
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 11 oz can of corn drained; 341 mL
  • 18 oz can of black beans drained & rinsed; 541 mL
  • 4.3 oz can green chiles 127mL
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water 1 ½ cups (total) for 8 quart *see note 3

After cooking

  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • fresh tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, salsa or other toppings

Instructions 

  • Assemble ingredients - add all ingredients (except for tomatoes) into the stainless steel inner pot of an Instant Pot (6 quart): rice, onion, peppers, corn, black beans, chiles, taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine, then add the diced tomatoes on top (do not stir). Put the lid on and set valve to 'sealing'.
  • Pressure cook - Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to 'sealing', and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow for a full natural pressure release (takes around 15 minutes).
    instant pot with 3 minutes on the timer
  • Add cheese - remove the lid and stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle the top of the rice with the remaining ½ cup cheese and put the lid back on for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
    instant pot fiesta rice bowls after cooking, in instant pot with shredded cheese
  • Serve - with your choice of suggested toppings such as guacamole, cilantro, and salsa.
    instant pot fiesta rice bowl in a gray bowl with avocado chunks and sliced green onion

Tips:

1 - though this recipe has only been tested with basmati, any long grain white rice should work.
2- some readers have successfully used canned diced tomatoes, but we have not tested; if you use them, add last and do not stir into the rice.
3- this recipe has been tested in both a 6 quart, and 8 quart instant pot:
  • For 6 quart: use 1 cup of water.
  • For 8 quart: drag the serving size to 1.5 x of the recipe to meet the minimum liquid requirement of 1.5 cups of water
Stove Top Directions
To prepare these fiesta rice bowls on the stovetop, the recipe will remain the same, with the exception of increasing the water to 2 cups. Then, follow these directions: 
  1. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for an additional 10 minutes (do not take the lid off).
  2. After 10 minutes of resting, stir in the cheese and enjoy!
Freezer packs
  1. Assemble all ingredients in step 1 a large gallon size freezer bag or large meal prep container with date and cooking instructions.
  2. Freeze for up to 3 months uncooked in freezer.
  3. Thaw completely before cooking- the Instant Pot may not come to pressure if cooked from frozen.
  4. Cook as directed in the recipe card, and enjoy!
Leftovers
  1. Cool completely after cooking.
  2. Portion out into air tight meal prep containers, and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  3. Thaw completely if frozen (overnight in the fridge), then reheat in the microwave until steaming hot.
  4. Add fresh toppings, and serve!

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1fiesta bowl, Calories: 379kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 644mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 955IU, Vitamin C: 13.2mg, Calcium: 183mg, Iron: 2.7mg
Author: Annie Holmes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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  1. Alicia says

    Posted on 3/23/20 at Posted on 3/23/20

    5 stars
    I used the 6 qt Instant Pot Duo with canned tomatoes and it turned out perfect.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 3/26/20 at Posted on 3/26/20

      This is so great to hear, Alicia! Thank you for reporting back 🙂

      Reply
  2. Katie Kowalski says

    Posted on 3/13/20 at Posted on 3/13/20

    Hey, haven’t tried the recipe yet but was wondering if I could replace the green chili with anything? My husband isn’t really into really spicy things and want to make a milder version. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 3/23/20 at Posted on 3/23/20

      Hi Katie! You can leave that out, although it doesn't make this recipe spicy (in my opinion). Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Heather says

    Posted on 3/5/20 at Posted on 3/5/20

    5 stars
    Ok, so I decided to try this recipe, even though I didn't have exactly the right ingredients...and even though the burn issue was out there. I didn't have just green chilis, but I had tomatoes & green chilis. So, in they went. I didn't have a green pepper or whole tomatoes, but I subbed in those fresh baby sweet peppers and those grape tomatoes. I had white rice, instead of basmati. Oh, and I threw in some cubed cooked chicken that I had partially defrosted (sorry, vegetarians!). Oh, and some hot sauce. Because of those changes, I added some extra water, maybe 1 & 3/4 cups. It came out great!!! Delish!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 3/23/20 at Posted on 3/23/20

      Hi Heather! So glad you enjoyed. Just a question- did you add 1 3/4 cups total or in addition to the 1 1/2 cups in the recipe. Thanks so much for reporting back with your changes!

      Reply
      • Heather says

        Posted on 4/1/20 at Posted on 4/1/20

        That was the total amount of water, pretty much. I thought it needed a tad bit more watwr because of the added chicken. 😋😀

        Reply
  4. J says

    Posted on 2/12/20 at Posted on 2/12/20

    2 stars
    Burn notice : (

    Reply
    • Camilla Birtwistle says

      Posted on 2/17/20 at Posted on 2/17/20

      Me too 🙁

      Reply
  5. Michele P Richards says

    Posted on 1/3/20 at Posted on 1/3/20

    5 stars
    Followed your directions exactly and they came out fantastic!

    We did use the entire packet of taco seasoning because we like our stuff seasoned but other than that..your directions were perfect!! So darn delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/13/20 at Posted on 1/13/20

      Hi Michele! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for reporting back to us!

      Reply
  6. Hanna says

    Posted on 12/4/19 at Posted on 12/4/19

    5 stars
    This is so delicious! I made this in my 8-quart Crock Pot Express (doubled the recipe; full disclosure - husband made it for me and he's a chef) - and it turned out perfectly! Topped it with the cheese, scallions, and avocado. The perfect lunch meal. It reminds me of the Amy's Mexican Casserole bowls, but a fresh, homemade alternative. Loveeeed it! Sure to become a lunchtime staple.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 12/9/19 at Posted on 12/9/19

      Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Hanna. Thank you for reporting back!

      Reply
  7. Brittany says

    Posted on 11/25/19 at Posted on 11/25/19

    Just gave this recipe a try and also had issues with burning. We tried low for 12 minutes as someone suggested and added a bit of extra water (on try 3), but that burnt before reaching pressure as well. We'll finish it off on the stove. It's too bad we can't make it in the instant pot, but I'm sure we'll still make this recipe on the stove once in a while!

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      Posted on 11/25/19 at Posted on 11/25/19

      (we used beefsteak tomatoes)

      Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 11/26/19 at Posted on 11/26/19

      Hi Brittany! I'm so bummed out to hear this. I have had this recipe tested by two independent recipe testers and I myself have tested it 6 times...none of us have had the burn warning. I am not sure if it comes down to differences in Instant Pot models or what?! (I have tested in 6 and 8 quart). Do you mind sharing which model you own? Is it the lux? Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
      • Nancy Lanier says

        Posted on 1/1/20 at Posted on 1/1/20

        I didn’t get a burn notice. Mine was great in a 6 qt

        Reply
        • Denise says

          Posted on 1/13/20 at Posted on 1/13/20

          Hi Nancy, I'm so glad to hear this! I suspect it comes down to specific Instant Pot models. I have tested this recipe 6 x, my mom has tested and I have an independent recipe tester as well who did not get the burn warning. It's definitely hard to troubleshoot a recipe that we are not personally having the issues with.

          Reply
  8. Suzanne in Oshawa says

    Posted on 9/30/19 at Posted on 9/30/19

    To increase the recipe for an 8 qt instant pot, would you multiply by 1.3? I’m considering doing my rice separately since I only have long grain brown in my pantry. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 10/2/19 at Posted on 10/2/19

      Hi Suzanne! I would do 1.5x for the 8 quart since it needs extra liquid to come to pressure. Brown rice will not work in this recipe and if you leave the rice out, you'll have to adjust the liquids and your pot will probably not come to pressure, so I don't recommend substitutions in this recipe.

      Reply
    • Tiffany says

      Posted on 2/7/21 at Posted on 2/7/21

      5 stars
      Came out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and used 3 fresh Roma tomatoes. I rinsed the rice and added it last before mixing everything together. It did take a little longer to come to pressure and release, but it came out great in my 6 qt IP. Thank you for an easy, flavorful meal prep recipe.

      Reply
      • Denise Bustard says

        Posted on 2/9/21 at Posted on 2/9/21

        Hi Tiffany! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for taking the time to report back <3

        Reply
  9. Jen says

    Posted on 9/15/19 at Posted on 9/15/19

    This is a great combination for a make ahead lunch! Based on the previous comments I tweaked a few things and it worked out well: I used a can of diced tomatoes, added a 1/2 cup extra water, and used the rice function on my cooker (12 minutes on low, valve release).

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 9/16/19 at Posted on 9/16/19

      Hi Jen, thank you for reporting back with your experience! Glad you had no issues with it coming to pressure.

      Reply
  10. Lyanne says

    Posted on 9/10/19 at Posted on 9/10/19

    3 stars
    I tried this recipe to the T and it never came to pressure. Had to cook it manually in the pot. Tried water test after to see if my pot was broken & it came to pressure. I used fresh tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 9/16/19 at Posted on 9/16/19

      GAH! I am so frustrated and sad to hear this. I have personally tested this recipe 6 times. My mom has even tested it. It always works for us and I don't understand why it gives people problems.

      Reply
  11. Beatriz says

    Posted on 9/8/19 at Posted on 9/8/19

    What is the serving size? How many oz or grams per serving?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 9/16/19 at Posted on 9/16/19

      Hi Beatriz, sorry I don't have that information. 1 serving size is 1/4 of the batch, which was between 1.5 to 2 cups.

      Reply
  12. Amanda Baker says

    Posted on 8/3/19 at Posted on 8/3/19

    2 stars
    Sadly, I also received a burn notice for this recipe in my 8 qt. pot, twice. The second time I had even added additional water. Disappointing, because it looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/5/19 at Posted on 8/5/19

      Hi Amanda, I'm so bummed out to read this! I have tested this myself 6 times in both a 6 and 8 quart Instant Pot. A few questions for you: did you use fresh or canned tomatoes? Did you use basmati or another type of rice? I am sending out to a recipe tester to try to figure this out because it works fine for me.

      Reply
      • Amanda Baker says

        Posted on 8/28/19 at Posted on 8/28/19

        I used canned tomatoes and basmati rice.

        Reply
        • Denise says

          Posted on 8/29/19 at Posted on 8/29/19

          Thank you so much for replying Amanda, that is so helpful! I suspect the canned tomatoes are why it didn't work. I'm going to test out my theory!

          Reply
  13. Rukmini says

    Posted on 7/30/19 at Posted on 7/30/19

    Hi

    It looks like a great recipe and I can't wait to try it. But I was wondering if I can replace the canned black beans with dry black beans?

    Thank You,

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/5/19 at Posted on 8/5/19

      Hi Rukmini! You can use dry beans but you will have to cook them first. Here's a tutorial on cooking them from scratch in case you're interested! https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/perfect-black-beans/

      Reply
  14. Kelly A Yoder says

    Posted on 7/23/19 at Posted on 7/23/19

    1 star
    I tried making this and twice the rice burned on the bottom and I had to dump it into a standard pot and cook it on the stove. Disappointed with the one pot claim of instant pots. The only remedy I can think of is to not stir it together,and add the rice last, just pressing it lightly down under the liquid--this hasn't been an issue for anyone else?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/24/19 at Posted on 7/24/19

      Hi Kelly, I'm sorry to hear this recipe gave you troubles. I have personally tested this recipe 4+ times in both my 6 and 8 quart Instant Pots and have never had this issue. Did you replace the fresh tomatoes with canned diced as you mentioned in your previous comment? If so, this could be why it gave you troubles?

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        Posted on 7/29/19 at Posted on 7/29/19

        Mine did burn a bit and I used a can of stewed tomatoes
        Rice was on the bottom, next time I will layer rice in middle

        Reply
  15. Sharon says

    Posted on 7/17/19 at Posted on 7/17/19

    Can you use 3 quart IP with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/22/19 at Posted on 7/22/19

      Hi Sharon, unfortunately I don't think it would fit. I'm not sure though as I don't own the 3 quart. The 6 quart was more than half full after cooking.

      Reply
  16. Betsy says

    Posted on 6/26/19 at Posted on 6/26/19

    THis recipe was very unsuccessful for me. I was really looking forward to it but my instant pot kept saying burn so I had to repeatedly turn it off and on and scrape the bottoms. Anyone else have this problem? Did I do something wrong?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/2/19 at Posted on 7/2/19

      Hi Betsy, I'm so sorry to hear this! I tested in both a 6 and 8 quart Instant Pot. The only thing that I could think of is your vegetables might release less liquid than the ones I used. DId you change the veggies at all? Maybe you could try adding a bit more water next time? So sorry it didn't work out for you 🙁

      Reply
  17. Em says

    Posted on 6/13/19 at Posted on 6/13/19

    Hi, is the rice cooked or uncooked when we dump all the ingredients into the instant pot? I am not sure if 3 mins high pressure is enough to cook the rice! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 6/18/19 at Posted on 6/18/19

      Hi Em! Since it takes about 10 minutes to come to pressure and then naturally depressurizes for about 15-20 minutes, the rice is definitely cooked through 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise says

        Posted on 6/18/19 at Posted on 6/18/19

        To clarify, you put uncooked rice in the pot.

        Reply
  18. Marian says

    Posted on 5/22/19 at Posted on 5/22/19

    Any idea on how long for brown basmati rice to cook?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/27/19 at Posted on 5/27/19

      Hi Marian, unfortunately this recipe won't work with brown basmati, as it has an extremely long cook time and the vegetables will be completely disintegrated.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        Posted on 1/30/21 at Posted on 1/30/21

        4 stars
        I followed the recipe to a T and my rice turned out gummy and more stew like. The flavor is great but I was expecting it to be less stew-like. Is it possible I had too much liquid?

        Reply
        • Denise Bustard says

          Posted on 2/9/21 at Posted on 2/9/21

          Hi Anna! Thank you so much for reporting back, did you use a 6 or 8 quart IP? I just made it the other day and it was definitely not stewy for me 🙁

          Reply
  19. Denise says

    Posted on 5/21/19 at Posted on 5/21/19

    This looks delicious. Is it possible to use a crock pot instead? If so how long? Thanks for your help

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/27/19 at Posted on 5/27/19

      Hi Denise! I've actually never cooked rice in the slow cooker before, as I hear it can end up mushy. I bet it would work on the stove top though! Here's what I would do: double the cooking liquid, simmer for 15 minutes, then a 10 minute resting period (just take it off the burner and leave the lid on).
      I hope this works for you and would love it if you could report back here if you try it!
      XO

      Reply
  20. Kelly Yoder says

    Posted on 5/17/19 at Posted on 5/17/19

    The descriprion includes bell peppers, but they aren't included in the ingredient list for the recipe. Does this change the cooking time? Also, can I substitue a 15 oz can of diced tomatoes for the 3 fresh--we try not to buy fresh vegetables out of season

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/17/19 at Posted on 5/17/19

      Sorry for the confusion, I added them to the ingredients list. I don't know if the diced tomatoes would work as I only tested with fresh. I'd love to hear if it works for you, Kelly!

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Meal prep took me from feeling constantly stressed out about meals to cool, collected and in control. I want to share this amazing and transformational habit with you, so you can feel in control, too! Read more ...

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