Make a perfect Persian Herbed Rice in your pressure cooker. This is a super simple, and very flavorful Instant Pot Sabzi Polo recipe that goes well with just about any meat or vegetable–although traditionally you’d have it with grilled fish.
What Is Sabzi Polo?
Sabzi in Persian means green and is used to refer to vegetables or herbs. Polo is like saying pilaf or pilau . So Sabzi Polo is just a green, herby, delicious rice.
This dish is traditionally made during the Persian New Year or as Nowruz food but of course no need to wait until then to make this delicious rice dish .
How To Make Instant Pot Sabzi Polo?
Now we are, of course, going to take a few shortcuts. The first one of these shortcuts is that we are going to use dried herbs for our Instant Pot Sabzi Polo .
You could, of course, use fresh herbs like:
- Dill
- Parsley
- Chives
- Scallions
And we’re not going to soak the dried herbs. The Instant Pot does the soaking for you.
So basically just dump everything in the pot and cook .
How To Make Stovetop Herb Rice
Making Persian green rice on the stovetop is quite simple as well. It just isn’t done quite as quickly as if you were to make it in your Instant Pot. Here’s how you do it:
- Soak. Rehydrate your dried herbs in hot water for 30 minutes.
- Drain. Remove any excess water from your rehydrated herbs.
- Boil. Bring water to a boil and turn heat to low.
- Add. Combine dried rice, butter, and herbs and add to boiling water.
- Cook. Cover with a lid and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
- Stir. Gently stir the rice, so as not to break the grains.
- Taste. Make sure it is seasoned to your liking, and enjoy.
What Do You Serve Sabzi Polo With?
Traditionally, you serve this herbed rice recipe with fish. I’ve tried it with this amazing Broiled Salmon recipe and it was the perfect meal.
You could also make this Instant Pot Sabzi Polo with my air fryer Persian Joojeh Kabab which is an easy recipe for a very delicious chicken kababs.
I also have a ton of different Instant Pot Rice recipes here that you might like.
And if you’re looking for more delicious rice recipes, my Nigerian Fried Rice recipe is absolutely bursting with flavor! Or make this delicious and authentic Indian Pilau easily and quickly in your Instant Pot! Peas and carrots with rice have never tasted so good!
Want MoreVegetarian Recipes?
- Vegetarian Paneer Biryani
- Instant Pot Wild Rice
- Palak Paneer
- Dal Makhani
- Mushroom Stroganoff
Instant Pot Sabzi Polo
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 185 g ) Basmati Rice , rinsed and drained
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 118.29 g ) mixed dried herbs for sabzi polo , either purchased packet or a combination of dried herbs such as cilantro, parsley, chives, and dill
- ▢ 1 1/2 cups ( 375 ml ) Water
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Butter
Instructions
- Place the rinsed rice in the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Add the mixed dried herbs, water, and salt and mix well.
- Cut up the butter into small pieces and sprinkle it over the rice.
- Cook the rice and herbs on high pressure for 4 minutes, and then allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and stir gently with a spatula, taking care to not break the rice.
Stove Top Sabzi Polo
- Rehydrate the dried herbs in a medium bowl of hot water for 30 minutes
- Drain excess water from rehydrated herbs
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pan
- Add rehydrated herbs, butter, and 1 cup of rice to boiling water and reduce burner to low
- Cook for 20 minutes undisturbed
- Lightly fluff rice with a fork
- Serve
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Originally Published April 13, 2018
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Instant Pot Sabzi Polo
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup mixed dried herbs for sabzi polo either purchased packet or a combination of dried herbs such as cilantro, parsley, chives, and dill
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Place the rinsed rice in the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Add the mixed dried herbs, water, and salt and mix well.
- Cut up the butter into small pieces and sprinkle it over the rice.
- Cook the rice and herbs on high pressure for 4 minutes, and then allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure, open the lid, and stir gently with a spatula, taking care to not break the rice.
Stove Top Sabzi Polo
- Rehydrate the dried herbs in a medium bowl of hot water for 30 minutes
- Drain excess water from rehydrated herbs
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pan
- Add rehydrated herbs, butter, and 1 cup of rice to boiling water and reduce burner to low
- Cook for 20 minutes undisturbed
- Lightly fluff rice with a fork
- Serve
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Getting started on a low carb diet and unsure as to what fruits and vegetables are safe to eat? No need to worry as I’ve put together a list of the Best Low Carb Fruits and Vegetables for a Keto Diet!
When you’re new to a keto or low carb diet , some of the foods you have to avoid or limit are obvious, and others are a bit more tricky.
You know to avoid most starchy food like bread, pasta, beans and potatoes, but one thing most new low-carbers and those trying to live a lifestyle don’t often consider is the carb content of other foods such as fruits and vegetables . They’re safe, right?
Well, not quite. That’s why I’ve put together this super convenient guide of the Best Low Carb Fruits and Vegetables for a Keto Diet!
And to make things even more convenient, I’ve put together a fantastic printable list of all of the Best Low Carb Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts for quick reference. It’s perfect for sticking on the fridge or carrying with you to the grocery store when shopping for groceries for the week.
Learn which fruits and veggies to include in your keto main meals , appetizers , desserts and snacks to stay on track with your new lifestyle.
How Many Carbs Can You Have On Keto?
Most keto guidelines recommend that you stay between 15 and 30g of net carbs a day, about 5-10% of your daily calorie intake.
New to Keto?
Read this post on What to Eat On Keto To Get Started if you’re brand new to Keto and need to know the basics. It will help you understand Keto and the basics of the diet.
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Low Carb Fruits
It’s a common misconception that the sugar from fruits are good for you just because they come from fruits. Sadly, in the world of low carb and keto, sugar = carbs no matter what the source may be. But don’t fret, fruit isn’t completely off the menu.
What Fruits Can You Eat On A Low Carb Diet?
When it comes to choosing low carb fruits , berries are your safest bet. Now, just because they’re lower in carbs doesn’t mean you can eat all you want without reserve. They have to be eaten in moderation in order for you not to kick yourself out of ketosis.
There are still quite a few other fruits you can enjoy on a low carb diet that aren’t berries. Plums, coconut, and star fruit are some safe, lower carb options that you can enjoy as a snack when trying to keep things low carb.
What Fruits Can I Eat On The Keto Diet?
The fruits you can eat on a keto diet are going to be the same as a low carb diet. You’ll just want to make sure that you’re not exceeding your daily allowance for carb consumption and that you’re getting enough fat in your diet in order to get into ketosis.
Are Bananas Keto Friendly? Are Oranges Keto Friendly?
Here’s another common question: Are apples low carb? You get where I’m going with this, right?
Though you can technically eat most anything on a keto diet as long as you eat it in moderation, the high carb content of bananas and oranges (23.9 and 11.9 net carbs per fruit respectively) keeps them from making the list of the best low carb fruits.
There are many other better fruit options out there, and if you’re going to have fruit on your diet, you might as well have a fruit that you can eat more of in a single sitting.
I’ve included some fruits on the list that aren’t typically considered fruits by most people. Though avocados, tomatoes, and olives may not look like fruits, they are actually classified as fruits.
And since this is a list of the best low carb fruits , and these fruits happen to have some of the lowest carb content of all the fruit options out there, I decided to include them.
Best Low Carb Fruits
- Avocados (1 cup, sliced) - 2 grams net carbs / 10 grams dietary fiber / 12 grams total carbs
- Blackberries (1 cup) - 6 grams net carbs / 8 grams dietary fiber / 14 grams total carbs
- Tomatoes (1 cup, chopped) - 4.9 grams net carbs / 2.2 grams dietary fiber / 7.1 grams total carbs
- Star Fruit (1 medium fruit 3 ” long) - 3.5 grams net carbs / 2.5 grams dietary fiber / 6 grams total carbs
- Raspberries (1 cup) - 7 grams net carbs / 8 grams dietary fiber / 15 grams total carbs
- Strawberries (1 cup, halves) - 9 grams net carbs / 3 grams dietary fiber / 12 grams total carbs
- Coconut (1 cup) - 1.7 grams total carbs / 2.3 grams dietary fiber / 4 grams total carbs
- Plum (1 fruit 2” diameter) - 6.6 grams net carbs / 0.9 gram dietary fiber / 7.5 grams total carbs
- Blueberries (½ cup) - 8.7 grams net carbs / 1.8 grams dietary fiber / 10.5 grams total carbs
- Olives (10 average sized green olives) - .2 grams net carbs / 1.1 grams dietary fiber / 1.3 grams total carbs
You can also check out the complete list of the best low carb fruits (along with their carb content per serving) in this ultra convenient printable list HERE .
Be sure out to try my keto freindly watermelon popsicles and apple pie filling .
Low Carb Vegetables
Vegetables are definitely going to be one of your go-to foods for a low carb diet . They can be used as a side, an appetizer, a snack, or they can even be transformed into something completely different like this delicious Cauliflower Breadsticks recipe !
Your lowest carb vegetable options are going to be your leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, spinach and bok choy. Leafy green vegetables can be used to make a wrap in place of bread in a sandwich, or they can be used as a great alternative to otherwise carb rich ingredients. I used Bok Choy in place of noodles in the delicious Low Carb Szechuan Pork Soup and it turned out amazing!
Best Low Carb Vegetables
- Asparagus (½ cup, or approximately 6 whole spears) - 1.1 gram net carbs / 1.4 grams dietary fiber / 2.5 grams total carbs)
- Mushrooms (1 cup raw, white mushrooms) - 1.6 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 2.3 grams total carbs
- Zucchini (1 cup raw, sliced) - 2.4 grams net carbs / 1.1 grams dietary fiber / 3.5 total carbs
- Spinach (1 cup raw or ½ cup steamed) - .4 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 1.1 total carbs
- Bok Choy (1 cup raw, shredded) - 0.8 grams net carbs / 0.7 grams dietary fiber / 1.5 grams total carbs
- Cauliflower (1 cup raw) - 2.9 grams net carbs / 2.1 carbs dietary fiber / 5 grams total carbs
- Lettuce (Iceberg, 2 cup, shredded) - 1.2 grams net carbs / 0.9 grams dietary fiber / 2.1 grams total carbs
- Celery (1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)) - .6 grams net carbs / .6 grams dietary fiber / 1.2 grams total carbs
- Yellow Squash (1 cup, sliced) - 2.6 grams net carbs / 1.2 grams dietary fiber / 3.8 grams total carbs
- Cucumbers (1 cup chopped cucumber) - 3.1 grams net carbs / 0.5 grams dietary fiber / 3.6 grams total carbs
You can see the full list of the Best Low Carb Vegetables (and their carb content per serving) in this ultra convenient printable list right HERE .
