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Instant Pot Brown Rice

Instant Pot Brown Rice

This Instant Pot brown rice is fluffy, nutty, and nearly foolproof. Just rinse, set, and let the pressure work its magic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups cooked

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Used for pressure cooking
  • Mesh strainer To rinse the rice

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice rinsed under cold water
  • 1 ¼ cups water or broth for more flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt optional, for taste
  • 1 bay leaf optional, for aroma
  • 1 clove garlic optional, whole and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter optional, to prevent sticking and add richness

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the brown rice under cold water using a mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear.
  • Add the rinsed rice, water or broth, salt, bay leaf, garlic, and olive oil or butter to the Instant Pot.
  • Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 22 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. Then carefully open the lid.
  • Remove the bay leaf and garlic if used. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute broth for extra flavor or use coconut milk for a creamy version.
  • For softer rice, let sit with the lid off for 5 minutes after cooking.
  • Store in airtight containers in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for meal prep.
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