Meal Prep Side Dish - Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe - Using A Pressure Cooker

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Using water with bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

Cut half an onion and a whole package of mushrooms in half.

Add olive oil to the pressure cooker and set it to sauté on high.

Once the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and mushrooms to the pressure cooker.

Season with salt and black pepper and sauté for about 6-7 minutes until softened.

Add 2 cups of rinsed brown rice to the mixture and stir to combine.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water into the pressure cooker.

Seal the pressure cooker lid and ensure the valve is locked.

Set the pressure cooker to brown rice setting, adjust to high, and cook for 20 minutes.

Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.

Open the lid carefully and fluff the rice with a fork.

Cooking Techniques

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