5 from 70 votes
Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice
Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice is cooked by pressure cooking brown rice with broth or water for 20 minutes, followed by a natural release period. This method creates tender, fluffy rice without stovetop watchfulness. Using broth instead of water adds subtle flavor, while the natural release ensures even texture.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice dry (I use organic short grain)
- 3 cups broth of your choice
Instructions
- Add rice and liquid to the inner pot of Instant Pot. Lock the lid, ensuring the release cap is in correct position. Set to Pressure Cook for 20 minutes.
- Once timer is up, press Cancel and let your Instant Pot naturally release, 10-20 minutes. It's ok to allow natural release to take its time or to let the rice sit in pot on Warm Setting until you're ready to serve. When ready to serve, carefully open lid and fluff rice to serve.
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Notes
- Use chicken, vegetable, or beef broth to add flavor to the brown rice instead of water.
- Adding 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter to the pot before cooking enriches the rice's taste.
- Natural pressure release is important to achieve the right texture; do not quick release immediately after cooking.
- Rice can stay on the Instant Pot's warm setting after cooking until serving without drying out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
170mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.