Instant Pot Vegetarian Rice Pilaf
Cuisine: American
Categories: Instant Pot & Rice
Recipe Source: Natalie Lobel
This Instant Pot Vegetarian Rice Pilaf is a flavorful and convenient dish made with fluffy rice, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant spices. It's a simple, one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a comforting and satisfying dish. The Instant Pot makes it incredibly easy to achieve perfectly cooked rice and tender vegetables with minimal effort. This pilaf is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. It's a hearty and wholesome dish that's sure to please everyone.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound small, white mushrooms, sliced
- 5 scallions, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 1/2 cup of vegetable stock
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup of currants
- juice of one lime
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place your Instant Pot on “sauté” mode and heat the oil. Add the mushrooms and scallions and sauté until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another minute or two.
- Add the rice, vegetable stock and apple cider vinegar to the sautéed vegetables. Close the lid and turn the steam release to “venting” position. Press “slow cook” and then “more.” Add 2 hours to cook time. You may need to cook it a little longer depending on how tender the rice is.
- Once it’s finished cooking, allow 10 minutes for it to cool down. Stir in the lime juice, parsley, pecans, and currants.
- Sprinkle with a few remaining pecans to serve.