20 Easy Instant Pot Rice Recipes
These easy recipes start with a box of rice and an Instant Pot. Whether you're in the mood for cajun (you'll love this gumbo and this jambalaya soup), Indian (this spicy and creamy Instant Pot Dal Makhani is a real winner), or something sweet (try this Brown Rice Cereal with Vanilla Cream and Berries for breakfast), you're going to want to bookmark this collection of easy Instant Pot rice recipes.
Instant Pot Rice Pudding
Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe
This super simple Instant Pot rice pudding is creamy, rich, comforting, and has just the right amount of cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe is pretty much hands off, but thanks to your pressure cooker nobody will be able to tell you hardly put in any effort.
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Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Looking for a vegan dish that doesn’t taste like it’s missing anything? We’ve got it right here. This Instant Pot vegan risotto is creamy and perfectly cooked with a slight “bite” to it. The lemon is subtle yet bright, and the mushrooms and stock add a great savory flavor.
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe
The classic Creole dish, updated so you can make it in a quarter of the time thanks to the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Rajma Masala
Instant Pot Rajma Masala Recipe
Rajma Masala is a popular dish in northern India with bright and fragrant qualities. It’s very flavorful, and the depth of flavor from pairing fresh ingredients and spices creates something that’s refreshing and comforting at the same time. Adding some yogurt at the end helps thicken the dish.
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Instant Pot Kichidi
This comforting dish is nutty, earthy, and slightly lemony. It’s often given to people who are sick and is packed with nutrients thanks to the lentils, turmeric, and ginger. For optimal flavor, use cumin seeds rather than ground cumin, and temper them in ghee or oil. In a pinch, split yellow peas also make a good base.Â
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Instant Pot Dal Makhani
Instant Pot Dal Makhani Recipe
This warm hug from a bowl of lentils made our developer want to buy an Instant Pot in a way that no other recipe has. The stew is buttery and slightly spicy with a creamy texture that still has a little bite, thanks to the lentils. While the ghee is optional, it really does take this indulgent dish to a real over-the-top place that you definitely want to go.
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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup
Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup Recipe
Look for andouille near the smoked sausages in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.
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Instant Pot Gumbo
Gumbo is traditionally a time- and labor-intensive dish, but our Instant Pot recipe delivers full-on flavor in just one hour.Â
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken
Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
If you say you don't like Indian food, you've probably never tried butter chicken. This easy dish is mild on spice (unless you don't want it to be) and big on flavor - perfect for a weeknight dinner.Â
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Instant Pot Risotto with Seared Scallops
Instant Pot Risotto with Seared Scallops Recipe
Elegant date night worthy dinner out of your Instant Pot? Oh yes you can. This Instant Pot risotto is ready in half the time as the classic stovetop method. Just be sure the grains are well coated in oil before adding your liquid in order to prevent clumping.
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Instant Pot Adobo Pork Bowl
Instant Pot Adobo Pork Bowl Recipe
This flavorful sauce is perfectly rich and delicious, while of ginger and lime make this dish stand out. To save time, you could marinate the pork mixture overnight—it will only make the meal better.Â
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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers
Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes.
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Instant Pot Green Rice
This green rice is quick to throw together and packed with bright, fresh flavor; it’s a perfect weeknight side dish. Cooking the rice with fresh herbs is a simple trick to give plain white rice a major flavor upgrade, so definitely consider playing around with this classic recipe concept using whatever fresh, soft herbs you have on hand.
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Instant Pot Saffron Rice
Instant Pot Saffron Rice Recipe
Richly aromatic saffron rice feels special, but is easy to make with the Instant Pot. Serve alongside chicken or shrimp for a fabulous weeknight meal. For more ideas on how to amp up your white rice, be sure to check out our other Instant Pot rice variations.
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Instant Pot Coconut Rice
Instant Pot Coconut Rice Recipe
This easy recipe for coconut rice couldn’t be more simple or delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it makes the perfect delicately sweet and nutty base for any of your favorite curry recipes. Once you have the basic formula for making Instant Pot rice down, you can branch out with other flavor profiles as well, such as saffron rice and green rice. Â
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Instant Pot Hoppin' John
Instant Pot Hoppin' John Recipe
Use your instant pot to make a Hoppin' John dish that is so hearty and flavorful, the promise of luck when eaten on New Years is merely an added bonus. The old Southern tradition says that each person should eat one pea per year for good luck and posterity. You've got everyone covered with this fast, delicious go-to recipe.Â
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Instant Pot Jambalaya
Andouille, a spiced, heavily smoked sausage, is the signature ingredient in this quick and easy classic Creole dish.Â
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Chicken Korma
This delicious Indian chicken dish meets the slow cooker for a meal you can prep in a superfast 15 minutes and let cook, all while you head to work.
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Chickpea Tikka Masala
This delicious meatless recipe is a quick and easy swap for the traditional chicken tikka masala. And the best part? It only requires 10 minutes of prep time. Let your Instant Pot do the rest.Â
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Brown Rice Cereal with Vanilla Cream and Berries
Brown Rice Cereal with Vanilla Cream and Berries Recipe
Mornings can be so hectic. We know that. Let your pressure cooker relieve the pressure of cooking breakfast with this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold. To make ahead for a breakfast on the go, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.