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Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot

Tomato Rice Pilaf comes together so easily and quickly in the Instant Pot. Rich with a warm tomato flavor, it makes a wonderful side dish.
Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Levantine, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Difficulty: Easy
Newsletter: 2021-08-31
Calories per serving: 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon *chicken base
  • 1 cup water, boiling
  • ⅛ teaspoon *saffron
  • 1 tablespoon tomato powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turkish seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
  • 2 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup vermicelli
  • 1 cup rice, long grain or converted is fine
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Mise en place
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
Make the Broth
  • To make the broth, put the chicken base in a heat-safe measuring cup. Add the boiling water and stir.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Add the saffron and let it bloom, then stir.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Add the tomato powder and stir it in completely.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Next, add the spices and cilantro. Set the broth aside.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
For the Instant Pot Duo Evo with a removable inner pot
  • Melt the butter in the inner pot.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • When the butter is nicely bubbling, add the vermicelli. Stir it, so it gets completely coated.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Add the rice and stir that in as well.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Stir the rice and continue to saute it until it turns a nice golden color. It should be darker than tan but lighter than brown.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
  • Remove the inner pot from the heat and put it into the Instant Pot. Add the reserved broth. Push the Rice/Porridge button and set it for white rice, 12 minutes on low.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot
For other Instant Pots
  • Put the machine on Saute.
  • Melt the butter in the inner pot.
  • When the butter is nicely bubbling, add the vermicelli. Stir it, so it gets completely coated.
  • Add the rice and stir that in as well.
  • Stir the rice and continue to saute it until it turns a nice golden color. It should be darker than tan but lighter than brown.
  • Hit Cancel to stop the Instant Pot.
  • Add the reserved broth and push the Rice button. If you do not have a Rice button, set it on high for 4 minutes for long-grain, 5 for medium, and 6 for short-grain rice.
Finish the Rice
  • When the machine signals the rice is done, use the Natural Release method for 10 minutes, then Quick Release if the button has not already gone down.
  • Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
    Tomato Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot

Notes

You can make this vegetarian by using a Vegetable base or vegetable broth. To make it vegan, substitute the butter for oil.
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