Instant Pot Holiday Spiced Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits
Instant Pot Holiday Spiced Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits is a festive and aromatic dish that combines fluffy basmati rice with warm spices and sweet dried fruits. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with delightful scents reminiscent of holiday gatherings. Perfect as a side or stand-alone vegetarian option, this pilaf is sure to impress family and friends during any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins and apricots)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Add basmati rice and dried fruits to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and stir gently.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg