Brown Rice Pilaf (Instant Pot)

March 12, 2018

Photo by: Readable Eats

Brown rice has always been a struggle for me, it takes forever to make in a regular sauce pan, and then after all that cooking time, it still tasted crunchy.
I heard about the new pressure cooker method, and as soon as I got one of those magical pots, I tested brown rice first thing. It was AMAZING! Perfectly fluffy and delicious. This pilaf version is so good, because of the added flavor from the onions and garlic. I make a big batch often and serve it as the side to whatever we are having for dinner. So good.

2 tbsp. Butter
1/2 cup yellow onion ( Finely diced )
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
3 cloves garlic ( finely minced )
1 3/4 cups chicken broth

Add the butter to the insert of the InstantPot and select the saute function. When the butter melts, add the onion and salt. Cook, and stir often, until the onions is starting to turn translucent, 2-3...

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Nutritions

Calories
1363

Sodium
2573mg
107% DV

Fat
29g
45% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
232g
78% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV