Instant Pot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Creamy, vegetable-packed brown rice that is the perfect base for your protein of choice!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 407kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped (about one cup)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium carrot grated
- 2 heads broccoli chopped (about four cups)
- 1 tsp oregano
- pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 cups short grain brown rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- sea salt, to taste (I add about 1-2 teaspoons)
- 1 - 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the oil, onion, garlic, and a good pinch of salt to your Instant Pot, and hit the 'Saute' button.
- Cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the grated carrot, broccoli, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the rice and water.
- Lock the lid in place, making sure the seal the vent.
- Hit 'Manual' and set the pressure to 22 minutes (it should be on high).
- Hit 'Manual' once more and wait for the Instant Pot to beep at the end of 22 minutes.
- Once it beeps, let the pot sit untouched for 10 minutes.
- Vent the remaining steam and carefully open the lid.
- Add in the cheese and stir until it melts.
- Stir in any protein or herbs of choice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition facts based on using 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. No protein was included due to subjectivity. WW SmartPoints: 13
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.7g | Protein: 13.2g | Fat: 15.1g | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 3.9g