Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
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4.8
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by rinsing two cups of brown rice to remove surface starch, which helps keep the cooked grains separate. The rinsed rice is combined with water and olive oil in an Instant Pot. Cooking under high pressure for 24 minutes with natural pressure release produces soft, fully cooked rice without mushiness. Fluffing the rice with a fork afterward helps maintain a light texture.
This brown rice can serve as a versatile side dish or base for various meals. Using broth instead of water or adding fresh herbs right before serving can enhance the flavor. Pre-cooking a large batch allows convenient meal prep for the week by storing rice in containers with proteins or vegetables.
For storage, refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days or freeze in measured portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stove with a little water to restore moisture. Following rinsing and natural pressure release steps is key to perfect texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups water see notes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice a few times under running water to get rid of the excess starch.
- Place brown rice, water and olive oil in the instant pot.
- Secure the lid and make sure the knob is on "seal".
- Press "pressure cook" (manual) and set it on "high". Set the timer for 24 minutes.
- Wait for the brown rice to cook in the instant pot. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the lid and fluff the rice using a fork.
Notes
- Use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water for extra flavor, or mix both.
- Add herbs like cilantro or parsley just before serving for freshness.
- Make a large batch and portion into meal prep containers for easy weekday meals.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 5 days; reheat with a little water in microwave or stove.
- Cool cooked rice completely before freezing in bags for up to 3 months; reheat from frozen.
- Rinse rice before cooking to remove starch and keep grains separate and fluffy.
- Allow natural pressure release for tender rice with intact grains.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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