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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Learn how to make Instant Pot Brown Rice that turns out fluffy and flavorful every time! This is a staple side dish at our house that we serve almost on a weekly basis!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Calories: 295 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon chicken base optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice with a fine mesh strainer using cold water to remove some of the starch. It really does help the rice to be less gummy.
- Add the rice, water or broth, salt, and butter to the instant pot, then seal with the lid and make sure the pressure release valve is set to seal.
- Cook on HIGH pressure (manual) for 22 minutes, then allow the Instant Pot to do a 10 minute natural release.
- Manually vent any remaining pressure, then remove the lid and fluff the brown rice with a fork.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can easily double this recipe without adjusting the cooking time. I made this in a 6-quart Instant Pot and had plenty of room for more.
- Storing and Freezing: Leftover rice will keep in the fridge for up to 7 days or can even be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, transfer the frozen rice to a bowl without thawing and heat in the microwave with a damp towel over the bowl.
Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
734mg
(31%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.