Nightshade 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. Rinsing the grains first removes excess starch, which is what gives you that fluffy, separate texture instead of a sticky clump. The natural pressure release and a short rest period after cooking do a lot of the heavy lifting — no babysitting a pot on the stove, no guessing when it's done. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, plain whole grains like this are an absolute cornerstone, and it's reassuring to know exactly what's going into the pot: just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil if you like. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or any sauce-forward dish you're building around ingredients you can trust. Make a big batch and refrigerate the leftovers — it reheats well and makes weeknight meals significantly easier to pull together.
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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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