Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
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4.4
Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
Description
In this Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf, butter serves as the cooking fat to soften finely diced onion and infuse the rice with rich flavor. The brown rice is toasted briefly before pressure cooking with minced garlic and chicken broth, which adds moisture and subtle savory notes. Pressure cooking reduces cooking time compared to traditional stovetop methods while ensuring tender grains.
The finishing touch of fresh chopped parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the final dish. The resulting pilaf has individually separated grains with a mild, buttery taste complemented by the aromatics.
This recipe can also be prepared in a stovetop pressure cooker by adjusting the cook time to 22 minutes. Serve the pilaf as a side to grilled or roasted proteins or enjoy it as a simple, satisfying grain dish on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion or shallot, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice or basmati brown rice
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2-3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Add the butter to the insert of the InstantPot and select the saute function. When the butter melts, add the onion and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions is starting to turn translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the garlic and broth.
- Secure the lid. Select Manual and decrease the time to 22 minutes.
- After the cook time is over, let the pressure naturally release. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in a stovetop pressure cooker by reducing cook time to 22 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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