Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe – This no-fail, easy as can be brown rice recipe is 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 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 Instant Pot Brown Rice

To make my Instant Pot Brown Rice, I start with 2 cups of brown rice and 2 1/2 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 brown rice recipe as it cooks. Here’s why. I prefer to leave my brown rice 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 brown rice to serve immediately, seasonings are perfect to include. If you are making batches of brown rice like I like to do, you’ll most likely prefer for it to be unseasoned as well.

Fluff your brown rice using a fork and then serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or cool and freeze for up to 3 months.

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

Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe - This no-fail, easy as can be brown rice recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal prep! 

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Servings: 6 (1-cup) servings

Calories: 216.5kcal

Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups water, 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 216.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 2.4% | Iron: 6.3%

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Enjoy!
Robyn xo