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Instant Pot Wild Rice Blend
Thanks to the Instant Pot, this nutty and flavorful wild rice blend recipe is so simple and is ready in about 30 minutes. You will love the texture, colors, the warm and inviting aroma, making it an excellent complement to any meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil optional
Instructions
- Add the wild rice blend to a strainer, and rinse it under water till the water runs clear.
- Transfer the rinsed wild rice blend to the steel insert of your Instant Pot.
- Add the water or broth for cooking the rice.
- Optionally, add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to the pot. You can also add some salt to it according to your taste.
- Pressure cook for 20 minutes on High Pressure. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Then manually release any remaining pressure, and open the lid.
- Fluff the wild rice blend with fork and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pro-tip: Take the instant pot steel insert out so that the bottom layer of rice does not overcook and stick to the pot.
- Seasoning: Do not over-season the wild rice as you'll be serving it with other flavorful main dishes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
620mg
(26%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
262IU
(5%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.