Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup cooked and pureed pumpkin (I use canned)

Method

Read more about this method on “Perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice“

• Combine the water and the pumpkin until well mixed
• Place the rice and the pumpkin water mixture in your instant pot.
• Cook at high pressure 15 minutes.
• Let sit for 5 minutes (aka natural release), followed by immediate release.

Modifications, Extras & Subs

• Start the dish by sauteeing 1 clove of garlic (diced or pressed) in 1 T olive oil. Add the rice and saute (but do not brown). Then add the pumpkin water mixture and proceed with the recipe.
• Top with fresh herbs– sage would particularly lovely.
• Pair with a protein– a roast chicken would be nice.
• Top with cheese and/or nuts and/or dried fruit.
• Serve on a chiffanade of greens