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Instant Pot Homemade Rice Pilaf

Name: Instant Pot Homemade Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup orzo; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Instant Pot Homemade Rice Pilaf is a great and easy side dish, which goes with almost any meal! There is no easier side dish than a bowl of Instant Pot Rice!

I love a great bowl of rice, and back in the olden days, when I first purchased my Instant Pot, I was obsessed with making rice. And why not? They go with anything, and is there anything better than adding ingredients into a pot and setting the time.

Easy and absolutely delish. So, when I looked to make my mother’s version of a homemade Rice Pilaf, I turned to my trusty friend, the Instant Pot.

If you become rice obsessed like me, here are some great and EASY Instant Pot Rice Recipes, INSTANT POT VEGETARIAN CHINESE FRIED RICE, INSTANT POT CILANTRO LIME WHITE RICE, INSTANT POT SPANISH RICE, INSTANT POT GREEK LEMON RICE and INSTANT POT BASMATI RICE.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Homemade Rice Pilaf

Butter
Orzo
Long-Grain White Rice
Water
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Onion Powder
Paprika
Parsley

How To Make Instant Pot Homemade Rice Pilaf

Start by placing the butter into the Instant Pot, then press the saute button.

Pour the orzo into the Instant Pot Bowl, and saute for a couple of minutes. You are just looking for the orzo to slightly brown.

After about 2 minutes, pour the rice into the pot, pour the water, stir in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and mix well.

Place your lid on the Instant Pot, making sure that the vent is sealed. And set the manual high pressure for 4 minutes.

Once the rice has been cooked, allow a natural release. Before moving the lid, Remember never to force a lid off any pressure cooker or Instant Pot.

Remove the lid, which should easily come off if the pressure is completely let down. Mix in the dried parsley.

WHY USE AN INSTANT POT TO COOK RICE?

The real reason and the only reason that you need it is that it’s super simple. There is nothing better than a dump-and-go side dish made right in your Instant Pot.

This recipe can also be made in a saucepan on your stove, but then you have to watch it. So use your Instant Pot for any rice dish, and you will be a true believer.

WHAT KIND OF RICE AND PASTA SHOULD I USE?

A traditional Homemade Rice Pilaf is prepared with both long-grain white rice and orzo. But you can change that if you do not have one of the ingredients.

A common substitution for orzo is vermicelli noodles.

HOW TO STORE INSTANT POT HOMEMADE RICE PILAF

If you have any rice leftover, let it cool to room temperature, and then place the leftovers into an airtight container. Place the container into the refrigerator, where it will last between 2 to 3 days.

To reheat the leftover rice pilaf, add it to a microwave-safe dish or a small saucepan. You will need to add more liquid, either water or broth, to rehydrate the rice. Mix before serving.

SOME OTHER GREAT ADD-INS FOR INSTANT POT HOMEMADE RICE PILAF

If you want to vary this rice dish up, you can add some items. Some of my favorites are:

Peas
Sauteed Onions
Sauteed Mushrooms
Toasted Almonds Slivers

Some Other Great Instant Pot Rice Recipes:

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Yield: 4 Servings