Spice 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 is beautifully stripped back — just rice, water, a pinch of salt, and a touch of olive oil if you like — so there is nothing to worry about on the sensitivity front. A quick rinse under cold water removes excess starch, which is what helps each grain come out fluffy and separate rather than clumped together. The pressure cook followed by a natural release does the heavy lifting, and that final five-minute rest with the lid back on is the small step that makes a big difference in texture. What you end up with is a batch of tender, nutty brown rice that works as a base for bowls, a side for proteins, or a meal-prep staple you can pull from the fridge all week. Simple, reliable, and completely free of anything that might irritate a sensitive palate.
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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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