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    Instant Pot Brown Rice (Super Simple and Tested)

    by Marilyn · Apr 10, 2020 · Updated: Jan 23, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Instant Pot Brown Rice is an easy side dish that is almost entirely hands off and comes out perfectly every time. An easy, healthy side dish that goes well with fish, chicken, pork and beef. #instantpotrecipes #instantpotrice #instantpotsidedish #easysidedish #brownrice #rice

    Brown rice, water and an Instant Pot — it really doesn’t get much simpler than that. Instant Pot Brown Rice is truly a set and forget method of cooking.

    Instant Pot Brown Rice is a super simple and perfected side dish this Recipe for Later

    You can count on this Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe to come out perfect every time as it has been tested, not only by me but, by my food editors and our nutritionist. We've also developed and tested some really awesome variations that I am sure you are going to love.

    Brown rice does take longer to cook than white rice because it retains its outer layer, called the bran, but the added nutritional benefits are worth the extra time.

    Instant Pot Brown Rice is an easy side dish that is almost entirely hands off and comes out perfectly every time. An easy, healthy side dish that goes well with fish, chicken, pork and beef. #instantpotrecipes #instantpotrice #instantpotsidedish #easysidedish #brownrice #rice

    A Great Side Dish For:

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    Instant Pot Brown Rice is a super simple and perfected side dish

    Instant Pot Brown Rice (Super Simple and Tested)

    Rice, water and an Instant Pot — it really doesn’t get much simpler than that. Instant Pot Brown Rice is truly a set and forget method of cooking.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 28 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 238 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ⅓ cups long- or short-grain brown rice, rinsed
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ⅔ cups water
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • In the inner pot, combine rice, salt, water and oil.
    • Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to Sealing. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook on High for 18 minutes.
    • When the cooking time is done, press Cancel and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes, then turn the steam release handle to venting. When the float valve drops down, remove the lid. The rice should be tender. (If more cooking time is needed, continue pressure cooking on High for 2 minutes, then quickly release the pressure.)
    • Fluff rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

    Cooks Tips

    The key to perfect rice is letting the pot stand, covered, for the recommended time before releasing the pressure. Not only does this continue gently cooking the rice, but it also prevents rice and steam from clogging the steam release valve, which might happen if the pressure is released too early.
    VARIATIONS
    Pot-in-Pot: To cook a complete meal or another ingredient, such as vegetables in foil, at the same time, add 1 cup (250 mL) hot water to the inner pot and place a steam rack in the pot. In step 1, combine rice, salt, water and oil in a 4-cup (1 L) heatproof dish. Place the dish on the rack. Continue with step 2.
    Brown Rice with Almonds and Green Onions: Stir in 4 teaspoon (20 mL) slivered almonds and 1 sliced green onion in step 1. In place of the water, use ready-to-use reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, Low-Sodium Chicken Stock or Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock and omit the salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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