Fructose Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those humble staples that quietly holds a meal together, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The short ingredient list — just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil — means there's nothing hidden to worry about, which is exactly what you want when you're keeping fructose out of the picture. Grains, plain salt, and a drizzle of oil are all naturally free of the sugars that can sneak into packaged or flavored rice products, so this recipe is as clean as it gets. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, and the combination of high-pressure cooking followed by a natural release gives you grains that are tender all the way through without turning mushy. That five-minute rest at the end is a small but important step — it lets the steam redistribute so every forkful is fluffy and separate rather than clumped. Use it as a base for simply seasoned proteins and vegetables, or portion it out and refrigerate for easy 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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