INSTANT POT TROPICAL RICE

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This side dish is an amazing accompaniment to shrimp, fish or chicken. Lots of bold flavor and it's beautiful on the plate too.

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c long grain rice
3 c chicken broth
1 can(s) coconut milk
2 Tbsp butter
1 c red/yellow/green peppers, diced
1/2 c sliced scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) black beans, drained
1 can(s) pineapple chunks with juice
1 can(s) mandarin oranges with juice
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp dried ginger
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 lime, juice and zest
2 tsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Add rice, coconut milk, chicken broth and juice from pineapple and mandarin oranges in the Instant Pot (any brand electric pressure cooker is fine). Cook according to directions.
  • 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Saute peppers and white part of the scallions for a couple minutes to soften. (Reserve the green part for garnish). Add garlic and saute a minute more.
  • 3. In a large bowl add all ingredients except remaining scallions and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with scallions to serve.

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