Cumin Instant Pot Rice

I’m all about quick, easy and tasty side dishes. This is for sure at the top of my list. This rice is tasty, fluffy and so easy to make. You can add fresh cilantro and fresh chopped green onions to add a fresh pop of flavor.

Cumin Instant Pot Rice

Tasty,fluffy, quick and easy Instant Pot Rice.  

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 11 minutes mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 1/4 cups water
• Fresh Green Onions chopped for garnish
• Fresh Cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions

 

• Set the Instant Pot to Saute.  Wait at least 5 minutes for it to heat.  
• Add the oil, butter and rice. 
• Cook the rice stirring often until the rice starts to brown.  See picture above. 
• Add the spices, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices. 
• Add the water, place the lid on and make sure valve is set on Sealing. 
• Press cancel, followed by Pressure Cook and set time to 6 minutes. 
• Once the cooking time is complete allow for natural release for 10 minutes. 
• After 10 minutes release the remaining pressure.  Fluff with a fork. Serve nice and hot.