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Instant Pot Brown Rice Breakfast Porridge

Published February 7, 2021
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Published February 7, 2021
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This lightly sweetened breakfast porridge uses short-grain brown rice, giving it a pleasant nutty bite. As opposed to white rice, brown rice offers much more in terms of nutrients: It’s packed with vitamins and a class of antioxidants that helps fight obesity, fatigue and muscle and joint pain. Top this creamy coconut milk porridge with toasted nuts, coconut chips and julienned green apple, as we do here, or get creative with whatever fruit and crunchy toppings you have on hand.

Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 50 minutes

Instant Pot Brown Rice Breakfast Porridge

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (183g) short-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 1 14-ounce can (414ml) unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Garnishes

  • Toasted unsweetened coconut
  • Toasted nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds
  • Julienned green apple
  • Pure maple syrup, for drizzling
  • Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Directions

In the bowl of an Instant Pot, add all of the ingredients and 2 cups of water (for a looser porridge, add 3 cups of water).

Secure the lid and pressure cook on manual for 30 minutes at high pressure. Make sure the pressure valve is sealed.

When the cooking program ends, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then move the pressure release to venting to release any remaining steam.

Remove the lid and stir the porridge. Scoop into bowls and garnish with toasted coconut, nuts and julienned apple. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: About 3/4 cup

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 140; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 106mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 2g

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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