Pecan Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Perfectly cooked brown rice is one of those kitchen wins that makes everything else easier, and the Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of it. The method here — rinsing the grains first, then pressure cooking with just water, salt, and a touch of olive oil — produces fluffy, separate grains every single time without any babysitting or burnt bottoms. That natural pressure release followed by a short rest is the real secret, letting the steam finish the job so nothing comes out gummy or undercooked. The ingredient list is about as clean and simple as it gets: just rice, water, salt, and oil, so there's zero concern about hidden additives or cross-contact with tree nuts that can sneak into packaged grain blends. It's a brilliant base for grain bowls, stir-fries, or meal prep containers that you can pull from all week long. Make a batch, refrigerate it within a couple of hours, and you've got a wholesome, versatile staple ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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