This easy Instant Pot wild rice pilaf is nutty and bursting with flavor! Pair it with fish or chicken for an easy weeknight meal or a fancy weekend supper!

You guys know how dependent I am on easy Instant Pot recipes to make my time in the kitchen easier and much more efficient. Sometimes you just need a really good side dish recipe that is super simple, too. This Instant Pot wild rice pilaf is full of flavor and makes an amazing side dish for almost any main course!

Instant Pot Rice Pilaf

I know this is going to sound funny, but the first place I had wild rice pilaf was Red Lobster. Any time I would order seafood, I would always get the wild rice pilaf on the side. Now, every time I make seafood at home, I love to serve it with rice pilaf. Wild rice pilaf is even better! 

Do you soak wild rice before cooking?

You can definitely soak wild rice before cooking if you’d like. If you soak it for several hours, it is beneficial because the wild rice will need to cook longer than regular rice. Since we are pressure cooking this wild rice, there is no need to soak it beforehand. 

How do you add flavor to wild rice?

You add flavor to wild rice the same way you add flavor to regular rice. You can use garlic and onion, and a variety of herbs and seasonings to add flavor to your rice pilaf. Cooking the rice in broth also helps add flavor.

What does wild rice go well with?

I love to serve wild rice with chicken, fish, or pork dishes. Try this delicious wild rice pilaf with my Italian chicken breasts or pork chops.

Need help cooking regular rice in the Instant Pot? Check out this recipe for perfect Instant Pot rice.

Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms

This pressure cooker wild rice pilaf is cooked with carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and portobello mushrooms. We begin by sautéing all of those ingredients until soft. Combine the wild rice with some rosemary, broth, and salt and pepper. You’re going to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.

Let the Instant Pot naturally release for 10 minutes and then do a quick release. Let the rice rest for another 5 minutes and then fluff it with a fork. Stir in some parsley and toasted, sliced almonds for a crunchy, nutty taste! Enjoy with your delicious dinner!

The pressure cooker ensures your wild rice comes out perfectly. They mix of herbs and spices makes the flavors of the rice pop! 

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Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf

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This Instant Pot wild rice pilaf recipe makes a delicious side dish to any meal!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large carrots, finely grated
• ½ medium red onion, diced fine
• 2 large stalks celery, diced fine
• 8 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 c. wild rice blend, rinsed well
• 2 c. chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 T. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped, divided
• 1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

1.   Add olive oil to Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add carrots, red onion, celery, Portobello mushrooms, and minced garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring continually, until the veggies soften and the mushrooms start to release their liquid, approximately 5 minutes. Turn unit off. 
   
2. Add wild rice, broth, and fresh rosemary and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
   
3. Add the lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Select the “Manual” cooking option on the high setting and set cook time to 15 minutes. When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Turn the unit off and let sit for 5
   additional minutes.
   
4. Remove lid and fluff the rice with a fork while stirring in one tablespoon fresh parsley and the toasted almonds. Serve immediately with the remaining chopped parsley on top. Enjoy!

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