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This Instant Pot Ranch Rice recipe is inexpensive and basically foolproof, as it doesn’t call for stirring, covering or even keeping a watchful eye. In this recipe, ranch seasoning punches up the flavor of plain rice, which is one of the most popular side dishes out there because it’s so versatile.

White rice is one of the most popular side dishes there is, partially because it’s inexpensive and versatile. Ranch is one of the most popular flavor’s out there because it has a little zing that sort of excited the taste buds. In this recipe, ranch seasoning punches up the flavor of plain rice. Just like my Instant Pot White Rice, this recipe is basically foolproof, as it doesn’t call for stirring, covering or even keeping a watchful eye. Here’s how I make Instant Pot Ranch Rice.

Instant Pot Ranch Rice

Equipment Needed

• electric pressure cooker (I used a 6 Qt Instant Pot)
• measuring cups
• fine strainer

Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set9″ Fine Mesh Strainer with Handle and HookInstant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6-Qt 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 packet ranch dip mix (Use a half packet for mild ranch flavor or a whole packet for stronger ranch flavor.)

Instructions

Pour the water and oil into the Instant Pot.

Measure the rice and then rinse it out in the sink using a fine strainer.

Add the rice into the pot.

Set the Intant Pot to cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes. (Set to cook for only 3 minutes if you like a very firm, al dente texture for your rice.)

Once the cooking cycle has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

Move rice to a bowl.

Add the sour cream and the ranch mix and combine thoroughly.

Serve immediately.

If you’re looking for other Instant Pot rice recipes, be sure to check out my recipes for Instant Pot Beefy Broccoli Rice, Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Rice, Instant Pot Ham And Pineapple Rice, Gluten-free Instant Pot Cheesy Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice, and Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice.

Instant Pot Ranch Rice

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Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 packet ranch dip mix (Use a half packet for mild ranch flavor or a whole packet for stronger ranch flavor.)

Instructions

1. Pour the water and oil into the Instant Pot.
2. Measure the rice and then rinse it out in the sink using a fine strainer.
3. Add the rice into the pot.
4. Set the Intant Pot to cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes. (Set to cook for only 3 minutes if you like a very firm, al dente texture for your rice.)
5. Once the cooking cycle has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
6. Move rice to a bowl.
7. Add the sour cream and the ranch mix and combine thoroughly.
8. Serve immediately.

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