Artificial Flavors Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that should be simple, but stovetop versions can turn out gummy or unevenly cooked. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of it, delivering fluffy, perfectly separated grains every single time. With just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, you know exactly what's going into the pot — no mystery seasonings, no flavor packets, no additives hiding in a pre-seasoned blend. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, which is a small step that makes a real difference in the final texture. The natural pressure release gives the grains time to finish cooking gently, so nothing comes out mushy or blown out. It's the kind of clean, honest side dish that pairs with absolutely everything, and it reheats beautifully straight from the fridge.
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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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