Applebee’s Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe
Description
Make this easy Applebee’s Almond Rice Pilaf copycat recipe at home! Fluffy rice, buttery almonds, and savory flavor—perfect side dish in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon parsley, optional, chopped
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add2 tablespoons butter and melt. Stir in 1/4 cup sliced almonds and toast until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add 11/4 cup onion and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup Long grain white rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in 22 cups chicken broth and a 1 teaspoon salt. Scrape the bottom to release any browned bits.
- Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on High for 4 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with 1 teaspoon parsley if desired.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
- Spoon
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg