Low Sugar Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that deserves way more credit, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The pressure cooker coaxes out a perfectly fluffy, tender texture that's hard to achieve consistently on the stovetop. With just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, every ingredient here is completely clean — no sauces, no seasonings with hidden sweeteners, nothing processed sneaking in. That matters more than you'd think, because a surprising number of packaged rice blends and seasoning packets contain added sugars you'd never expect. Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch, which helps each grain stay distinct and light rather than clumping together. The natural pressure release and a short resting period do the heavy lifting, so you end up with dry, separate grains every single time. It's the kind of reliable base recipe that makes weeknight meal prep feel genuinely effortless.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain brown rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Drain well.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil (if using) to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
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