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Instant Pot Zucchini Rice

Perfectly cooked cheesy Instant Pot Rice loaded with fresh zucchini.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Zuchinni Rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 2 cups extra long grain rice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchinni shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Zucchini Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 260mg11%
Potassium 201mg6%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 412IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.