Instant Pot Wild Rice And Barley Pilaf Recipes

RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in barley and brown rice; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice mixture, cheese, cream and pepper; heat through.

WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Bring three cups of the water to boil, add salt and wild rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• In another pot, bring the remaining water to boil and add barley. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Drain the cranberries.
• Mix together the rice, barley, cranberries, pine nuts, oil and lemon. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

INSTANT POT® WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, dill, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Hit Cancel.
• Stir chicken broth and wild rice into the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 2 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in barley and peas, put the lid back on, and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and let sit until barley is tender and mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

INSTANT POT® WILD RICE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil until hot, then add mushrooms, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Turn pressure cooker off.
• Stir in chicken stock, wild rice, wine, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 15 minutes. Then release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in pecans and balsamic vinegar, and serve.

BARLEY AND WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse rice in colander. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until tender. Add barley, rice and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered for an hour, or until barley and rice are tender.
• Heat remaining oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, peas, carrot and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• Stir together the veggie and rice mixture.