How to Make Instant Pot® Brown Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Brown Rice is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a nutritious and filling side dish. Brown rice is a whole grain that is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal. With the help of an Instant Pot, you can have perfectly cooked brown rice in a fraction of the time it takes to make it on the stove.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups brown basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 6 cups cooked

  • Combine water, brown rice, oil, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 25 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff rice with a fork or a rice paddle.
  • Nutrition

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1mg