Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms
Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms features nutty wild rice simmered in chicken stock with sautéed baby portobellos, onion, celery, and carrot. Dried thyme and rosemary, a splash of white wine, and a touch of balsamic add depth, while toasted pecans bring a warm crunch. Serve it as a cozy side or a hearty vegetarian-leaning main on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting; add olive oil and heat until hot.
- 2
Add mushrooms, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Turn the cooker off.
- 4
Stir in chicken stock, wild rice, wine, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Close and lock the lid.
- 6
Select high pressure per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 30 minutes.
- 7
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 8
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes.
- 9
Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 11
Stir in pecans and balsamic vinegar.
- Calories 319.0 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 6.54 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 47.65 g 17%
- Total Fat 10.45 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.07 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 149.09 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.46 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 130.31 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.03 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Balsamic Vinegar, Celery, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 319.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Balsamic Vinegar, Celery, Chicken Stock, Chopped Pecans. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms healthy?
- Instant Pot Wild Rice with Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 319.0 calories and 6.54 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 149.09 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.07 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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