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Instant Pot basmati rice in a fork over a bowl of rice.

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Make basmati rice in the Instant Pot for a stress free side ready in less than 20 minutes. It is so easy, you will never want to use "instant rice" again.
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot basmati rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 169kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot (You can use another type of pressure cooker if you prefer.)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Pour the water into the Instant Pot's inner pot and then add the rice.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot, rotating it slightly to put it in place.
  • Make sure the vent is turned to "sealing" and then set the pressure to high with a 6 minute cook time.
  • After it finished cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork before serving with your favorite main dishes and other sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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