Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms

1. Avocado oil, divided - 4 tablespoons
2. Basmati rice, well rinsed - ¾ cup
3. Orzo - ¼ cup
4. Low-sodium vegetable broth, divided - 1 ½ cups
5. Granulated garlic - 1 teaspoon
6. Smoked paprika - ¼ teaspoon
7. Onion Powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
8. Sliced cremini mushrooms - ½ (10 ounce) package
9. Chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons
10. Salt to taste - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms

1. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil, rice, and orzo. Saute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot constantly, until orzo is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup broth and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom.

2. Stage

Turn cooker off and add remaining broth, garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff the rice. Add mushrooms and parsley. Taste and adjust salt as needed.