Delicious Rice Pilaf Recipe: Quick and Flavorful Delight
This rice pilaf is a quick and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with any meal, featuring rice and orzo pasta sautéed with spices.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil or butter
- ⅓ cup orzo pasta or vermicelli
- 1 cup white rice rinsed
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp coarse kosher sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley minced
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode, add olive oil or butter, and sauté the orzo pasta for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Add the rinsed rice and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright white.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
- Close the lid, set the valve to seal, and cook on MANUAL mode for 3 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 12-15 minutes.
- Open the lid, mix in the parsley, and let the rice sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional additions include peas and carrots for extra vegetables. You can substitute different rice types such as basmati or jasmine.