Recipes Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes Instant Pot® Rice and Orzo Pilaf with Mushrooms Be the first to rate & review! 2 Photos This rice and orzo recipe is very mildly seasoned. I didn't add any salt to the recipe as the salt content in different brands varies greatly; taste and adjust accordingly. Submitted by Bren Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided ¾ cup basmati rice, well rinsed ¼ cup orzo 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder ½ (10 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 pinch salt to taste Directions Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil, rice, and orzo. Saute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot constantly, until orzo is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup broth and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom. Turn cooker off and add remaining broth, garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff the rice. Add mushrooms and parsley. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Cook's Note: Use any long-grain white rice you prefer. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 318 Calories 15g Fat 41g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 318 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Sodium 130mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Protein 6g 12% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 49mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.