Course Broccoli, Cheese, Instant Pot, Rice, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 13 minutesminutes
Ingredients
3tablespoonsbutter
1onion, chopped, about 3/4 cup
2clovesgarlic, minced
1 1/4cupsArborio rice
3cupschicken stock, unsalted or low sodium*
3/4teaspoonkosher salt, or to taste
1 12-ouncebag broccoli florets, frozen
1 1/2cupscheddar cheese
Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prevent your screen from going dark
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.
Keyword arborio rice, broccoli, cheese, instant pot rice