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Big Batch Instant Pot Brown Rice

Make brown rice in the Instant Pot perfectly every time. It allows you to prepare abig batch that makes weeknight meal prep a breeze.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In the insert of your InstantPot, stir together rice, water, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Place top on InstantPot; twist to seal and lock. Turn Steam Release Valve to “sealing.”
  3. Set InstantPot to cook at High Pressure for 22 minutes.
  4. After cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally (approximately 12 minutes). After
  5. that, manually release the pressure by turning the Steam Release Valve to “venting.”
  6. Remove lid; fluff rice with a fork
  7. Place a clean kitchen towel over insert, and close lid (without locking).
  8. Let rice steam an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Fluff rice, and serve.

Notes

  • -This recipe scales down easily; to make 4 servings, simply cut the recipe in half.
  • -For a richer flavor, substitute low-sodium chicken broth for the water.
  • -Measure the liquid carefully; too much water can make the finished rice gummy.
  • -Stir in a handful of chopped soft fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, basil, or chives at the end of cooking for extra flavor.
  • -Use leftover rice to stuff bell peppers or to make fried rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.