Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Brown Rice
Whole grains are a cornerstone of Mediterranean-style eating, and brown rice is one of the easiest ways to work them into your weekly rotation. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of cooking it — no more checking the pot, adjusting the flame, or ending up with a gummy, uneven result. A quick rinse, a splash of olive oil, and a precise pressure cook time deliver fluffy, separate grains every single time. That optional drizzle of olive oil is a small touch that adds a subtle richness and keeps the texture just right. Once you have a batch ready, it becomes the perfect base for grain bowls, a side for roasted vegetables, or a hearty foundation for fish and legume dishes. Letting the pressure release naturally and then resting the rice with the lid on are the two steps that really make the difference between good rice and great rice. Make a full batch and refrigerate the leftovers — it reheats beautifully and makes weeknight meals come together in minutes.
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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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