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Near East Rice Pilaf Instant Pot

Near East Rice Pilaf Instant Pot

4 from 20 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Make Near East Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot for fluffy, flavorful rice every time. A fast, easy side dish with no stovetop cooking.

Ingredients 

  • 1 package rice pilaf mix
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Pour the packaged 1 package rice pilaf mix, 1 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons butter into the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine.
  • Lock the lid in place and make sure the valve is set to Sealing.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook on high for 6 minutes.
  • When the timer ends, carefully perform a quick release to let the steam escape.
  • Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi
  • Ladle

Notes

how to make boxed Near East Rice Pilaf in rice cooker: Add the boxed rice pilaf, water, and butter (or oil) to the rice cooker, stirring to combine. Close the lid, turn the rice cooker on, and cook until the rice is tender and fluffy, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 117IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.03mg