Brazil Nut Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Perfectly cooked brown rice is one of those kitchen wins that makes everything else easier, and the Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of it. The method here — rinsing the grains first, then cooking under high pressure with a natural release — produces fluffy, separate grains every single time without any babysitting or scorched pots. A touch of olive oil and kosher salt are all the seasoning you need, keeping the ingredient list refreshingly short and clean. Because this recipe is built from nothing but whole-grain rice, water, salt, and a drizzle of oil, it's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no label-reading required. That simplicity makes it an incredibly reliable base for grain bowls, stir-fries, or anything else you want to pile on top. The five-minute resting step at the end is a small detail that makes a big difference, letting the steam redistribute so you get light, airy rice rather than a clumpy mess. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll be pulling from it all week long.
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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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