Instant Pot Brown Rice
This instant pot brown rice is the easiest way to achieve perfectly cooked brown rice without standing over the stove. It comes out tender, chewy, and full of flavor every single time.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice, dry (I use organic short grain)
- 3 cups broth, of your choice
Instructions
- Add rice and liquid to the inner pot of Instant Pot. Lock the lid, ensuring the release cap is in correct position. Set to Pressure Cook for 20 minutes.
- Once timer is up, press Cancel and let your Instant Pot naturally release, 10-20 minutes. It's ok to allow natural release to take its time or to let the rice sit in pot on "Warm Setting" until you're ready to serve. When ready to serve, carefully open lid and fluff rice to serve.
Notes
- Rinse the rice before cooking. This removes excess starch and helps the grains stay separate and fluffy.
- Use the right ratio. Stick to 1 part brown rice to 1.5 parts liquid for the best texture every time.
- I like chicken broth for this recipe. You can use veggie or beef broth, as well as just water and a pinch of salt. Add 1-2 TB melted butter to the pot if you'd like extra flavor.
- Be sure your Instant Pot is in a location where it’s safe for natural release to vent upwards. I only say this because I’ve had it sitting under the tall cabinets in the kitchen before, and the cabinets took a major steam bath. Warped cabinet paint is not ideal.
- If you can’t avoid cabinets due to space, at least position your Instant Pot so the steam spout points away from cabinets. Better yet, use a steam diverter.
- Definitely be sure to cook only the amount of rice that will work for the size of your Instant Pot. Otherwise, you’ll experience a steamy mess on the lid afterwards.
- This recipe is part of our Rice and Quinoa Recipes Collection.
- We love serving this rice alongside easy mains such as our Extra Crispy Orange Chicken or Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg