Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice

square image of cooked brown rice in white bowl with instant pot in background

Cook brown rice perfectly every time and get it on the table in a fraction of the time by cooking it in the Instant Pot. Easy, one-pot cooking for healthy, frugal brown rice. Double the recipe and freeze for easy meal prep!

Course Sides

Cuisine Vegetarian

Keyword brown rice, budget meal, dairy free, gluten free, instant pot, sides, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 15

Total Time 16

Servings cups cooked rice

Calories 55kcal

Author Sarah Pyle

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
1 1/4 cup water
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Place rice, water and salt in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
Close and seal lid. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release pressure.
Lightly stir with a rubber spatula to allow remaining moisture to evaporate.

Notes

This basic recipe is a ratio. It can be doubled or tripled based on how much rice you need with the same cook time.

Variations: This is a basic recipe and can be flavored depending on how you plan to use the rice. Feel free to use vegetable stock or chicken stock in place of water. Add a cinnamon stick and two cardamom pods for an Indian flavor. Add a can of fire-roasted tomatoes for Spanish rice.

Storing and Freezing: Cooked rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Brown rice can be frozen by spreading on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freezing in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer the rice into a freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for 3 months. To reheat, warm in the microwave until heated through or heat in an oiled skillet over medium heat until heated through.

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