Instant Pot Brown Rice
This Instant Pot brown rice recipe is quick, easy, and foolproof. It produces perfectly soft and fluffy brown rice. This is the quickest and easiest way to make rice. Great for Mexican rice bowls, burritos, tacos, salads, and more!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain brown rice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- First, rinse the brown rice in a strainer.
- Add rice and water to Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Seal the lid of the pot. Select high pressure. Set the timer to 15 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Then, carefully move the top valve to venting. Finally, release any remaining pressure manually. Serve Instant Pot brown rice.
Notes
- After many times testing this recipe, this is the method that works best.
- Be very careful moving the top vent. It becomes very hot.
- For more flavor, replace water with chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Brown Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 103mg3%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.