Instant Pot Herbed Butter Whole Wheat Macaroni
Created by NELady on May 27, 2023
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 6m
- Recipe #40762
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (such as basil, oregano, or thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: Add the whole wheat macaroni, water, butter, avocado oil, chicken bouillon powder, dried herbs, garlic powder, and onion powder to the Instant Pot.
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Step 2: Stir well to combine and ensure the macaroni is evenly coated.
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Step 3: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
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Step 4: Cook the macaroni on high pressure for half of the regular stovetop cooking time indicated on the package. Whole wheat macaroni generally requires a slightly longer cooking time, so adjust accordingly.
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Step 5: Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to venting.
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Step 6: When the pressure has fully released, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
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Step 7: Give the macaroni a good stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8: Garnish with fresh chopped herbs.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (254.9 g)
- Calories 331.7
- Total Fat - 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 4 g
- Cholesterol - 37.9 mg
- Sodium - 70.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 57.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.6 g
- Sugars - 0.1 g
- Protein - 13 g
- Calcium - 41.3 mg
- Iron - 3.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg