Instant Pot Mediterranean Cod and Rice
Instant Pot Mediterranean Cod and Rice
ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Rinse the rice under cold water and drain.
- 2.
In the Instant Pot, select the sauté function and heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- 3.
Add the rice, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
- 4.
Close the lid, select the rice cooking function, and set the timer for 30 minutes.
- 5.
Meanwhile, season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and place them on a trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- 6.
Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot, close the lid, and select the steam function. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 7.
Once the rice and cod are cooked, carefully remove the cod fillets and pat dry.
- 8.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sear the cod fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- 9.
Spoon the Mediterranean rice onto plates, place the seared cod fillets on top, and drizzle with the tomato-based sauce from the Instant Pot.
- 10.
Serve and enjoy!
