Instant Pot Rice Pilaf
Savor the rich flavor of Instant Pot Rice Pilaf, an effortless side dish recipe that will enhance your dinner on a busy weeknight.
Servings: 6
Calories: 237kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork or spatula
- Citrus juicer or reamer
Ingredients
- 2 cups parboiled rice
- 2 cups water
- fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare 5-7 sprigs of cilantro. Fold them to make a clump and chop finely. The stems and leaves should be chopped altogether, as most of the flavor is in the stems.
- Add the rice, two wedges of lime, water, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, and spices to the instant pot. For parboiled rice, the ratio of water is 1:1. Stir the ingredients.
- Carefully seal the lid and pressure valve. Cook on high for 12 minutes or use the rice setting.
- Quick release when the time is up.
- Squeeze the juice of the remaining lime on top of the cooked rice and fluff it.
- Serve this rice pilaf with chopped cilantro and some lime wedges as a garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg