Description
This instant pot basmati rice is a weekday staple in our home. It's fast and easy and pairs perfectly with whatever protein and veggie you're having for dinner. The leftovers are great too!
Ingredients
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2 cups basmati rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
2.5 cups water
Instructions
- Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until the water coming out runs clear. Set aside.
- Set your instant pot to "sauté" (on the "normal" temperature). Add the butter and stir until melted. Then add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
- Hit "cancel" on your instant pot to turn it off. Then add the rice, seasonings, and water and stir to combine.
- Pressure cook for 3 minutes on high pressure. Let it natural release for 10 minutes, then manual release and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve immediately with your favorite main dish!
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Instant Pot
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 149.9 mg
- Fat: 5.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.1 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg