Name: Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Avocado oil, divided - 4 tablespoons; Basmati rice, well rinsed - ¾ cup; Orzo - ¼ cup; Low-sodium vegetable broth, divided - 1 ½ cups; Granulated garlic - 1 teaspoon; Smoked paprika - ¼ teaspoon; Onion Powder - 1 ½ teaspoons; Sliced cremini mushrooms - ½ (10 ounce) package; Chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons; Salt to taste - 1 pinch

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.