Garlic butter rice is a fast weeknight side dish that the whole family will love! Made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, this garlic rice is great for meal prep.
Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>6 minutes. It will take 2-4 minutes to get up to pressure.
When the cooking time is up, flip the vent to venting and perform a quick release.
Carefully open the lid and add the parmesan and stir.
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Notes
Stovetop Instructions:Combine all ingredients except Parmesan in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes with the lid on.
Use 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in place of dried Use 1.5 tsp garlic powder in place of fresh
If you use instant rice, reduce cooking time to 4 minutes in the Instant Pot.
I used long-grain Jasmine rice in this recipe.
If you prefer brown rice, increase the Instant Pot cooking time to 22 minutes and allow for a 10-minute natural release. I would also recommend increasing the broth by 1/4 cup.