Walnut Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those wholesome staples that deserves a permanent spot in your weekly rotation, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The ingredient list is beautifully simple — just rinsed long-grain brown rice, water, a pinch of kosher salt, and a touch of olive oil if you like — so there's nothing hidden or complicated to worry about. That quick rinse under cold water removes excess starch, which is the secret to getting each grain fluffy and separate rather than gummy. High pressure for 22 minutes followed by a natural release does all the heavy lifting, and that final five-minute rest with the lid back on is what takes the texture from good to genuinely great. The result is a batch of tender, nutty brown rice that works as a side dish, a grain bowl base, or a meal-prep hero you can pull from the fridge all week. It's the kind of clean, reliable recipe that proves simple cooking is often the best cooking.
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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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