Instant Pot Brown Rice Pilaf is a delicious side dish recipe that cooks to the perfect texture, and is very flavorful. Enjoy with chicken, beef, pork, fish, or any other main dish you like. Make this vegetarian by using veggie broth.
Turn the pot on to the Sauté setting. When the display reads HOT add the butter.
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns translucent.
Stir in the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until all of the rice is coated in the butter.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (careful not to burn it).
Add the rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and broth (plus any add-ins). Stir.
Place the lid on the pot and lock in place. Turn the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button or dial, and then the +/- button or dial to select 22 minutes (High pressure).
When the cook time has finished, let the pot sit undisturbed (natural release) until the pin in the lid drops. Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to make sure there is no more steam/pressure in there.
Open the lid and fluff the rice pilaf with a fork. Then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and carrot. Stir.
Taste and adjust salt, if needed and test for doneness. If the rice isn't soft enough, put the lid back on and let sit for a few minutes.
Serve immediately.
Storage:
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.