Perfectly cooked cheesy Instant Pot Rice loaded with fresh zucchini.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Zuchinni Rice
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 22 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 320kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
6qt Instant Pot
Ingredients
4tablespoonsbutter
1/2cuponionfinely diced
2cupsextra long grain rice
2clovesgarlicminced
2cupslow sodium chicken broth
1 1/2cupszucchinnishredded
1cupcheddar cheeseor more to taste
1/2cupparmesan cheese
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
Heat butter in Instant Pot on Sauté mode. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Add uncooked rice and let toast another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Stir in chicken broth, 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Lock Instant Pot lid in place and set valve to Sealing. Cook on low pressure for 12 minutes. Use a Quick Pressure Release and stir in shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese into cooked rice.