Instant Pot Rice Pilaf

Instant Pot Rice Pilaf

This Instant Pot Rice Pilaf comes out perfectly each time, with a rich, nutty flavor and lovely crunch from the sliced almonds. Flavorful, easy, and it pairs with pretty much anything as a side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot rice, pressure cooker rice, rice pilaf recipe

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1/2 large yellow onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
canola or olive oil
3 tablespoons butter , divided
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 & 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces sliced or slivered almonds
fresh parsley , for garnish

Instructions

Heat the Instant Pot on the ‘saute’ setting for about 2 minutes. Add in a drizzle of oil and the onion. Saute until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in 2 tablespoons butter, the orzo and the rice; continue to cook until orzo and rice are golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Press ‘cancel.’ Pour in the broth, salt, and pepper. Secure lid, turn valve to the seal position, and press the ‘rice’ button. The rice will cook for 8 minutes under pressure on the rice setting, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 more minutes. Release any remaining pressure.
Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
Take a large fork and lightly scrape at the rice to fluff it up (using a spoon will squish the rice together and make it sticky.)
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
Garnish with sliced almonds, chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

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