Easy Instant Pot Onion and Garlic Rice

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When I want to make rice with flavor as a side dish, I often make this onion and garlic rice recipe. It is simple to make and delicious. Learn more

Easy Instant Pot Onion and Garlic Rice

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Ingredients

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Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot, then turn it to saute mode.

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Step 2

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Turn the Instant Pot off.

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Swipe up for the rest of the recipe

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Easy Instant Pot Onion and Garlic Rice

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