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Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe – This no-fail, easy recipe makes the best brown rice every time! It’s perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal prep!
I love simple, easy make-ahead recipes that make my weeknights (and days!) even easier! Take this simple Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe. I love to make a batch of it to then use in so many recipes throughout the week. I know that I can quickly add this cooked brown rice to any number of dishes – from serving alongside baked chicken and vegetables, adding to my burritos, salads and so much more.
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
How to Make It
To make this, I start with 2 cups of brown rice and 2 ½ cups of water, stock or broth.
I then seal my Instant Pot and set the timer for 15 minutes. I then let my Instant Pot release pressure naturally. You’ll see that all of the liquid from the water, stock or broth that you added are absorbed into the rice making it tender and delicious.
You’ll also notice that I do not add a lot of seasoning to my recipe as it cooks. Here’s why. I prefer to leave it unseasoned so that I can season it based on the dish that I am serving it with or including it in. Of course, if you are preparing your rice to serve immediately, seasonings are perfect to include. If you are making batches of it like I like to do, you’ll most likely prefer for it to be unseasoned as well.
Fluff your rice using a fork and then serve.
How to Make Ahead, Store, and Freeze Brown Rice
How to Make Ahead
Brown rice makes the perfect make ahead recipe to help with meal prep! I love to make a large batch of it on the weekend to use in recipes throughout the week. If I see that I haven’t used it all within the week (which is rare!), I simply freeze it to use later! How great is that?
How Long Will it Last in the Refrigerator?
You can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How Long Will it Last in the Freezer?
You can cool the rice after cooking, place in a freezer safe, airtight container, then freeze for up to 3 months.
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I think you’ll absolutely love this staple recipe and find so many recipes and meals that you want to include it in!
Here’s my Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe. I hope you make it soon!
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
Instructions
- Add uncooked brown rice to the Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. Pour in the water, stock or broth and stir to combine. Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and select 15 minutes on high pressure.
- Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. Remove the lid to the Instant Pot and fluff the brown rice with a fork.
- Serve the brown rice or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for 3 months.
Nutritional Information
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
How long does natural release take?
Lasette, the time may vary a bit between different machines and different ingredients used, etc. Your pressure cooker or instant pot manual should list the features and other info about natural release, quick release and more helpful information. I hope this helps.
Hi Robyn,
I’ve been using your instant pot brown rice method for over two years – PERFECTION!
I had to learn the hard way not to RUSH the natural release. As long as you follow Robyn’s exact timing you will be successful too. I always make extra👩🏻🍳 recipe and cool and flatten in zip lock freezer bag for quick meal prep on those unplanned days.
You deserved your own hand written recipe index card in my recipe tin box. (I believe most of the younger generation only relies on electronic saving recipes) But having said that
It is an honor to have you there. You are my first go to when looking for new improved and wonderful recipes. Thank you kindly.
Patricia, I love that you have been using this recipe successfully for years. I appreciate that you like it well enough to make a recipe index card for it. Thanks!
I forgot to mark my previous review with FIVE STARS!!
Just want to confirm, you use “Pressure” mode button on high and do you Not use the “Rice” mode button? Let me know thanks
Yes, Evie, I set the Instant Pot on high pressure and natural release. I don’t use the Rice mode. Hope you enjoy.
Love it, worked great
Thanks, Chris. So glad this recipe worked so well for you.
I was dubious if this would work give the rice to water ratio. But my rice came out SO FANTASTIC! Not too dry or wet, each grain plump with a slight chew. I highly recommend this recipe.
I’m thrilled your rice turned out for you just like it does for me every time with this recipe. Thanks, Brooke!