Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Rice
Short grain arborio rice is combined with steamed broccoli and cheddar cheese in this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped, about 3/4 cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
- 3 cups chicken stock, unsalted or low sodium*
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 12 ounces broccoli florets, frozen
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté: Select the sauté button on the Instant Pot. When hot, add the butter. When the butter is melted and begins to sizzle, add the onion. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the onion has begun to soften. Add the garlic and Arborio rice and continue to cook for 1 minute longer, stirring frequently. Gradually add the chicken stock, stirring and scraping up any browned butter or onions that have formed at the bottom of the pan.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the steam release valve is set to the sealing position. Select the pressure cook or manual setting, set to high pressure, and set the timer to 10 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully turn the valve to the venting position to release the remaining steam.
- Finish the Dish: Follow the package directions to steam the frozen broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave. Drain it thoroughly and add it to the rice along with the cheese. Stir the broccoli and cheese into the rice until the cheese has melted and is evenly distributed. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
Notes
*Unsalted chicken stock is preferred because it is easy to add salt to suit your family's tastes, but not so easy to fix a salty dish. If you do happen to use a salted chicken broth or bouillon, omit the kosher salt until after the dish has cooked and you have tasted it.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 712mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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