Description
Instant Pot Holiday Spiced Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits is a festive delight that combines the warmth of aromatic spices with the sweetness of dried fruits. This easy-to-make side dish bursts with flavor, adding color and joy to your holiday gatherings. Simply set your Instant Pot and let it work its magic while you create cherished memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode; heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in rinsed rice, vegetable broth, dried apricots, cranberries, and spices.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Manually release the pressure once cooking is complete.
- Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork and serve garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg