Pressure cookers are a great time saver when it comes to preparing meals and also work really well as rice cookers. Our Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is a perfect example. With a few ingredients, and a little bit of time, you’ll have a delicious and healthy side dish which pairs well with all sorts of dinner entrees, such as pork chops, chicken, or even fish. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 TB Olive oil
- 2 large Carrots, finely grated
- 1/2 medium Onion, dfinely diced
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 8 oz Button or baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Wild rice, rinsed well
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 TB Fresh or dried rosemary, chopped
- 2 TB Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add carrots, red onion, celery, Portobello mushrooms, and minced garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring continually, until the veggies soften and the mushrooms start to release their liquid, approximately 5 minutes. Turn unit off.
- Add wild rice, broth, and fresh rosemary and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Add the lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Select the “Manual” cooking option on the high setting and set cook time to 15 minutes. When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Turn the unit off and let sit for 5 additional minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff the rice with a fork while stirring in one tablespoon fresh parsley. Serve immediately with the remaining chopped parsley on top. Enjoy!
White wine is an excellent idea. I’ll have to try it next time.
I changed the recipe a little. I added 1/2 cup of white wine and 3 cups of chicken broth instead of two. My family said it was the best I had made.