Description
Cooking perfectly fluffy brown rice has never been easier thanks to the Instant Pot. This recipe yields nutty, tender grains that will elevate any meal or serve as a satisfying stand-alone dish. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you can effortlessly prepare brown rice for family dinners or meal prep. Just follow these simple steps for a delicious outcome every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Add the rinsed rice, broth (or water), and salt to the Instant Pot; stir gently to combine.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 22 minutes.
- After cooking, allow natural pressure release for about 10 minutes before switching to venting.
- Carefully fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (195g)
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg