Instant Pot Mushroom Rice
This comforting dish combines aromatic mushrooms, tender basmati rice, and herbs, perfect for a weekday dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1¼ cups)
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced (cremini mushrooms recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- ½ cup green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics - Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and butter, allowing them to melt. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add the Mushrooms - Toss in sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 3: Season and Add Garlic - Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add crushed garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Step 4: Add Rice and Liquid - Stir in rinsed basmati rice, then pour in vegetable stock and stir gently.
- Step 5: Pressure Cook - Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Fluff and Serve - Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and mix in sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Rinse basmati rice thoroughly for fluffy rice. Experiment with different mushrooms for varying flavors.