Hazelnut Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that sounds simple but can be surprisingly tricky to nail on the stovetop — gummy one night, undercooked the next. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of the equation, delivering fluffy, perfectly separated grains every single time. A quick rinse under cold water before cooking removes excess starch, which is the real secret to that light, non-clumpy texture. The optional drizzle of olive oil adds just enough richness to make each grain feel a little more finished. With only four ingredients and a hands-off pressure cook cycle, this is the kind of reliable base recipe that makes weeknight meal prep genuinely effortless. Since it's built entirely from whole, single-ingredient pantry items, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives — just clean, wholesome rice ready to pair with whatever you're cooking. Make a big batch, refrigerate the leftovers, and you've got a versatile side sorted 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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