One-Pot Fiesta Rice and Beans is a delicious and easy vegetarian side dish or meal that combines brown rice, black beans, vegetables, and spices. This hearty, flavorful dish is ready in just 35 minutes using an Instant Pot.
Add the rinsed brown rice, drained black beans, and vegetable broth to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
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Add the salsa, frozen corn, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the Instant Pot, but do not stir.
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Cover the Instant Pot and seal the vent.
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Cook on high pressure for 26 minutes.
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When the cooking time is done, allow for 10 minutes of natural pressure release, then quickly release any remaining pressure.
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Open the pot and stir everything together.
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If there is more liquid in the pot than you wish, turn on sauté mode for an additional 10 minutes to evaporate some of the liquid.