New Recipe - Easy Instant Pot Protein Packed Brown Rice and Veggies (Clean Eating & Vegetarian)

Easy Instant Pot Protein Packed Brown Rice and Veggies

Servings 5 to 6 

Serving size: 1 cup 

Ingredients:

2 cup long grain brown rice

2 1/2 cups of water or low sodium vegetable broth

2 cups frozen organic mixed vegetables

1 (14.5 oz) can of black beans - rinsed

1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
2. Place the rice into your Instant Pot. Add water or broth and frozen mixed vegetables, stir to combine. 
3. Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and close, turn the steam valve to sealing. 
4. Select the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) at high pressure for 22 minutes.  Do not use the "rice" button as it will not cook the brown rice correctly.  
5. While the rice is cooking, make sure to drain your black beans from the can and rinse them good then set them to the side.
6. When it's done and beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes (do not touch anything).
7. After 10 minutes of natural release, carefully turn the steam value to the venting position. Once the pin has dropped carefully open the lid and stir the rice.
8. At this point add the canned black beans and diced fire roasted tomatoes.
9. Salt and pepper can also be added at this time to your liking.
10. Fluff the rice, beans and veggies and serve with your favorite toppings!!! Enjoy!