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Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ ½ cup finely diced onion or shallot
- ½ ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cups long grain or basmati brown rice
- 2 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ¾ 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2-3 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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.
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Notes
- Pressure Cooker: this recipe can easily be made in a stovetop pressure cooker. Decrease the cooking time to 22 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% 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.