Instant Pot Wild Rice (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)

With an Instant Pot and less than 1 hour, you can make tender, perfect wild rice every time! Let us show you how.

Instant Pot Wild Rice

Making wild rice in the Instant Pot yields perfectly tender rice! Plus, it’s fast and hands-off (no babysitting the stovetop).

Here’s what you need to know:

• Ratio = 1 part wild rice : 1 ¼ parts water
• Cook Time = 28-30 minutes
• Release = 10 minute natural release, then release any remaining pressure

Wild rice has a nutty/earthy flavor and a chewy texture. It goes best in soups, stews, stuffed mushrooms, and salads, but can also be enjoyed as a side if you like the bold flavor.

Did you find this helpful? If so, be sure to check out our Instant Pot Cooking Times Guide for perfectly cooked grains and beans every time!

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Instant Pot Wild Rice (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)

A quick & simple method for making PERFECT wild rice in the Instant Pot every time! Just 1 ingredient and 1 pot required!

Author Minimalist Baker

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Prep Time 18 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 48 minutes

Servings 4 (3/4-cup servings)

Course Helpful How-to, Side Dish

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan

Freezer Friendly 1 month

Does it keep? 5 Days

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 ¼ cup water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)

Instructions

• Add wild rice and water (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Pressure cook on high for 28-30 minutes (28 minutes for more firm — perfect for adding to soups — 30 for more tender // it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
• Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped.
• Enjoy immediately in soups, stews, stuffed mushrooms, salads, or as a side. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop, adding oil or coconut aminos, as needed, to prevent sticking.

Notes

*Total time includes active cook time, release time, and the time it takes for the Instant Pot to heat up (~8 minutes).
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 three-quarter-cup serving Calories: 124 Carbohydrates: 26.2 g Protein: 4.9 g Fat: 0.4 g Saturated Fat: 0.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.26 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 4 mg Potassium: 124 mg Fiber: 2.2 g Sugar: 0.9 g Vitamin A: 3.69 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 3.69 mg Iron: 0.74 mg