Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter rice recipe cooked effortlessly in an Instant Pot. This side dish combines buttery richness, aromatic garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a deliciously creamy and savory rice perfect to accompany any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Broth
- 1 1/3 cup rice (white long grain or basmati recommended)
- 2 cups broth (chicken, vegetable, or beef broth preferred)
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp dried parsley
Toppings
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Saute the Butter: Set the Instant Pot to the ‘Saute’ function and melt the butter. This takes about 1-2 minutes. Once the butter is melted and fragrant, turn the Instant Pot off or set it to ‘Keep Warm’ to pause cooking.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Add the rice, broth, minced garlic, and dried parsley to the pot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Pressure Cook: Lock the Instant Pot lid in place and set the steam release valve to the ‘Sealing’ position. Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ function, set to High Pressure, and cook for 6 minutes. It will take approximately 2-4 minutes for the pot to reach pressure before the countdown starts.
- Release Pressure: When the cooking time ends, carefully flip the steam release valve to ‘Venting’ to perform a quick pressure release. Wait until the pressure is fully released before opening the lid.
- Finish with Parmesan: Open the lid carefully, add the grated Parmesan cheese, and stir thoroughly until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the rice. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use long grain white rice or basmati for best texture; brown rice requires longer cooking time.
- Broth choice can affect flavor intensity—chicken broth offers a richer taste, vegetable broth works well for vegetarians.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and Parmesan with vegan alternatives or olive oil and nutritional yeast.
- Gently fluff the rice before serving to avoid mushiness.
- If the rice is not fully cooked after pressure release, you can cook it on ‘Saute’ for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter rice, instant pot rice, quick rice recipe, easy side dish, Parmesan rice
