Seed Oil Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that deserves way more credit, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The only fat in this recipe is an optional drizzle of olive oil — a single-ingredient, cold-pressed addition that keeps things clean and completely free of industrially processed seed oils. That matters more than people realize, since so many packaged or restaurant rice dishes are cooked in canola, soybean, or vegetable oil without a second thought. Here, you're fully in control of what goes into the pot. A quick rinse, a precise water ratio, and 22 minutes of high pressure deliver grains that are tender all the way through without turning mushy. The natural pressure release followed by a short rest is the secret to that fluffy, separate texture that makes brown rice actually enjoyable to eat. It's a clean, simple base you can pair with almost anything — and once you nail it, you'll never go back to the stovetop method.
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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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