A simple but tasty bowl of rice you can make right in your Instant Pot!
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Just because rice is typically a side dish or a complement to the main course doesn’t mean you should rush it. Why not put a little effort into making sure the rice is just as tasty as everything else. Fortunately, that’s easy to do if you have an Instant Pot, chicken broth, butter, and a little parsley. That’s all you need to make restaurant-quality rice pilaf that we guarantee will be better than any box of store-bought rice.
Even when you put in the effort to do it right, it couldn’t be easier to cook rice in an Instant Pot. But if you get the right ingredients, you’ll end up with rice that is light and fluffy but also packed with flavor. After all, you don’t want to serve bland rice. It’s easy enough to make delicious rice pilaf; you just have to be willing.
In fact, why not start having some fun and mixing it up every time you cook rice. You can start with Instant Pot rice pilaf and then move onto cilantro lime cauliflower rice. Since you already have an Instant Pot at your disposal, you can also cook up some cilantro lime Instant Pot rice. If you plan on having a Mexican-themed dinner, taco rice or Spanish rice can be the perfect addition to the menu. Finally, for those with dietary restrictions, there is paleo cauliflower fried rice.
Is Instant Pot Rice Pilaf Healthy?
Thanks to its simplicity, Instant Pot rice pilaf is as healthy as any rice recipe you’ll find. The key is to follow the recipe exactly, using low-sodium chicken broth and unsalted butter. The rice itself can be a good source of carbohydrates, among other nutrients, making it a valuable part of a healthy diet.
Don’t Forget To Wash Up!
An important but sometimes overlooked part of cooking rice is washing it beforehand. To be clear, you don’t want to soak the rice in water because that can make it gummy. Instead, rinse the rice under cold water until the water running through it is completely clear. This will help to remove the extra starch from the rice, making it fluffier and easier to serve.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Saute
Melt butter in Instant Pot.
Combine
Add broth, rice, and parsley; prepare to cook.
Cook
Pressure to cook on high for 6 minutes.
Release
Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Allow leftover rice pilaf to cool before placing it in an airtight container and putting it in the fridge, where it should keep for up to five days.
If your rice pilaf comes out hard, it’s usually because you didn’t allow it to cook long enough.
Serving Suggestions
There are many great meals that could use a side of rice pilaf. For instance, any type of meatloaf is a good fit, including turkey meatloaf or easy low-carb paleo meatloaf. Pork chops are another classic dish that is just begging for a side of rice. This is true for pork chops in any form, including baked bone-in pork chops and air fryer boneless pork chops. You can even use your rice pilaf to combine with other dishes, such as paleo Korean beef stew or gluten-free jambalaya.
Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
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Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and melt the butter in the pot.
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Pour in the chicken broth, then add the rinsed rice. Evenly sprinkle the dried parsley over the rice.
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Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
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After the cooking time has ended, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
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