Artificial Food Coloring Free 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 ingredient list here is about as clean as it gets — just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually going into your bowl. For anyone navigating sensitivities to synthetic dyes, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air because every single component is naturally free of added colorants. The pressure-cook method locks in a fluffy, tender texture that stovetop brown rice sometimes struggles to deliver, and the natural rest period at the end ensures each grain comes out dry and separate rather than clumped together. It's a reliable, versatile base that pairs beautifully with everything from stir-fries to grain bowls without any of the label-reading stress. Make a batch, refrigerate the leftovers, and you've got a wholesome foundation for meals throughout the week.
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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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