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 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ¼ cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
- 3 cups chicken broth, unsalted or low sodium*
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
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, rice and 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and continue to cook for 1 minute longer, stirring frequently. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring and scraping up any browned butter or onions that have formed at the bottom of the pan.3 tbsp butter | 1 medium onion | 2 cloves garlic | 1 1/4 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice | 3 cups chicken broth | 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 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: Add the frozen broccoli florets and cheese to the rice. Stir until the cheese has melted and is evenly distributed. Cover the pot and let it sit on the "keep warm" setting for 5 to 10 minutes to heat through. Taste and add pepper and additional kosher salt, as needed to taste.12 ounces frozen broccoli florets | 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese | Ground black pepper
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. Also, cheese can add to the saltiness. If you do happen to use a salted chicken broth, 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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