BHA & BHT Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those wholesome staples that deserves a reliable, fuss-free method — and the Instant Pot delivers it every single time. The short ingredient list here is the whole point: just rinsed long-grain brown rice, water, a pinch of kosher salt, and a touch of olive oil if you want it. No packaged seasoning blends, no mystery additives, no preservatives hiding in a flavoring packet. For anyone avoiding synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT, that kind of ingredient transparency is genuinely hard to find in convenience foods, and this recipe makes it effortless. The pressure-cook-plus-natural-release method is what sets this apart from stovetop attempts — 22 minutes under high pressure followed by a 10-minute natural release means the grains cook evenly all the way through without turning mushy. That final five-minute rest with the lid back on is a small step that makes a big difference, leaving you with fluffy, separate grains that are perfect as a base for bowls, stir-fries, or meal prep containers. Simple, clean, and genuinely satisfying.
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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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