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Vegetarian

Instant Pot Fried Rice

Instant Pot Fried Rice is an easy, homemade version of your favorite restaurant style fried rice.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Total35 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories473
Instant Pot Fried Rice

Method

  1. 1

    Add the rice and water to the Instant Pot.

  2. 2

    Attach the lid and ensure the vent is in the “sealing” position.

  3. 3

    Heat the Instant Pot using the Manual Pressure-Normal-High Pressure function and set the timer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and will then begin counting down from 5.

  5. 5

    Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the “venting” position. Be careful— the valve will steam and may splatter.

  6. 6

    Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute function.

  7. 7

    Add the frozen vegetables, soy sauce, olive oil, and sesame oil. Saute the rice and vegetables, stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes, or until the rice has started to crisp in some areas and the vegetables are hot.

  8. 8

    Serve with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

Fresh vegetables would also work in this recipe— I’d recommend a mix of carrots, broccoli, and peas. If you want to use fresh onion, saute it for a few minutes before adding it to the rice so it isn’t overpowering. If you don’t have sesame oil, it can be left out of this recipe. It adds a nice nuttiness but it isn’t necessary for great fried rice! If you like egg in your fried rice, remove the cooked rice and veggies from the Instant Pot, crack an egg (or two) and cook them through fully. Break the eggs up and then return the rice and veggies to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. This recipe is intended as a blank slate— feel free to be creative! Water chestnuts, edamame, or unsweetened peanut butter would all be delicious additions.

Per serving

  • Carbs86 g
  • Protein12 g
  • Fat10 g
  • Fiber7 g

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