Breastfeeding Friendly Instant Pot Brown Rice
Whole grains are a smart staple when you're nursing, and brown rice is one of the easiest ways to work more of them into your day without a lot of fuss. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of cooking it — no babysitting the stove, no soggy or crunchy results, just perfectly fluffy grains every single time. A quick rinse before cooking removes excess starch, and the natural pressure release followed by a short rest means each grain comes out dry and separate, not clumped together. With just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, you know exactly what's going into your body — no additives, no preservatives, nothing you'd rather avoid while breastfeeding. It pairs beautifully with practically anything: stir-fries, roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or a simple drizzle of sauce when you need a quick meal between feeds. Make a batch, refrigerate the leftovers, and you've got a wholesome base ready to go for days.
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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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