Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Quickly and easily make fluffy instant pot brown rice in under 40 minutes. With step-by-step instructions, it's no fail!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot and heat using the sauté function.
- Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with oil. Cook 3-4 minutes.
- Add water and salt, place cover on Instant Pot, and cook at high pressure for 22 minutes.
- Allow steam to release automatically for 5-10 minutes, then manually release.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
STORE. Place the cooled rice in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
FREEZE. Place the cooled rice in a large Ziploc or portion it out in smaller bags before placing them together in a larger freezer Ziploc for up to 3 months.
REHEAT. Place the desired amount of rice in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water for every cup of rice. Cover it tightly with a loose lid or plastic wrap and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the rice is warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg