Instant Pot Brown Rice

Instant Pot Brown Rice is the easiest way to make perfectly fluffy, tender grains every time—no babysitting the stovetop required.

If you’ve ever struggled with undercooked or mushy brown rice, this instant pot recipe is about to change the game.

In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a reliable side dish that works for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Once you try this no-fail technique, you’ll never go back to boiling water and hoping for the best.

The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out, delivering consistent results with minimal effort.

Whether you’re pairing it with stir-fry, curry, or grilled veggies, mastering brown rice in the pressure cooker will quickly become a go-to kitchen skill.

How to Cook Brown Rice in an Instant Pot

Be sure to print the recipe at the bottom so you’ll have it on hand whenever you need perfectly cooked brown rice in a pinch!

1. Rinse rice under cold water before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent sticking.
2. Add 2 cups of brown rice and 2 cups of water (or swap water for chicken or vegetable broth to add extra flavor to your rice) to a 6-quart Instant Pot.
3. Stir, then seal the lid and set the valve to sealing.
4. Cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 15 minutes.
5. Let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve!
7. Brown rice stores and freezes well, so consider making extra for quick meals throughout the week.

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How to Make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot

Save time and stress with this no-fail Instant Pot brown rice technique!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: How to Cook Brown Rice in an Instant Pot, instant pot brown rice, recipe brown rice in the instant pot

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain brown rice
• 2 cups water

Instructions

• Place water into the electric pressure cooker. Add the rice and stir.
• Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Program the electric pressure cooker using “manual” or “pressure cook” for 15 minutes.
• Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes prior to quickly releasing the rest of the pressure.
• Carefully remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

Notes

Store cooked brown rice in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.