Copy Cat Rice a Roni [Instant Pot]
This amazing Instant Pot Copycat Rice a Roni is the perfect healthier, gluten free alternative to the classic “San Francisco Treat”! A delicious side dish that pairs with any meal and is quick and easy to whip up. Plus with the use of the Instant Pot you can set it and forget it while working on the rest of lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons butter or vegan butter divided
- ¼ cup gluten free spaghetti broken up into small pieces
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or stock
- ½ teaspoon minced dried onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute and melt 2 teaspoons of butter once the IP reads hot. Add the ¼ cup of spaghetti pieces and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in brown rice and toast for an additional minute, then add in broth and seasonings. Cook for 22 minutes on manual high pressure and then let your pot naturally release for 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure manually.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in remaining 2 tsp of butter. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Enjoy!
Notes
21 Day Fix: 1 YELLOW, 1 TSP (per serving)
WW: 8 points (per serving) [Calculated using butter and low sodium chicken broth]
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg