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Herbed Rice Pilaf

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 Servings

Herbed Rice Pilaf
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clove large garlic
  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2¹⁄³ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Press Sear/Sauté and adjust the timer. Let heat for 3 Minutes, then add the olive oil.
  2. Add the onion, salt, and black pepper to the cooking pot. Cover with the lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is just tender, 5 to 7 Minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook uncovered for 1 Minute.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the cooking pot and mix to combine. Add the broth and thyme, and press Cancel.
  5. Cover with the lid and press Rice. Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 Minutes. Press Cancel.
  6. Remove and discard the thyme. Fold in the parsley.
  7. Spoon the rice pilaf into a serving bowl

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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