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    Home » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Rye Berries

    LAST UPDATED: May 9, 2021 PUBLISHED: May 3, 2018 By Pam Greer 11 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Using a pressure cooker for whole grains is so easy! 

    Wondering how to cook rye berries?  These Instant Pot Rye Berries will become you favorite way to add whole grains to your diet!

    Click here to pin these Instant Pot Rye Berries now! 

    Blue bowl filled with rye berries

    Whole grains in an Instant Pot.

    In our efforts to eat healthier and following a more Mediterranean diet, we have been trying to add whole grains to our diet every day.  The problem is that whole grains usually take at least an hour to cook.  That's an hour that I have to keep an eye on the stove.

    The Instant Pot has made this so easy!   While I've found that it doesn't save a huge amount of time, what it does save is my attention. 

    I can get the Instant Pot going and go outside and work in the garden.  I don't have to worry about it at all, not like a pot sitting on my gas stove.

    Some other favorite instant pot whole grain recipes: Barley Risotto and Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps.

    Step by step instructions.

    Steps for cooking rye berries in an Instant Pot. 1 cup of rye berries, rye berries being sauteed in an Instant Pot, cooked rye berries, rye berries cooling on baking sheet

    To cook rye berries in an Instant Pot, I first saute them in a little olive oil.  This adds some wonderful toasty flavor notes, plus the oil helps with any foaming from the whole grains.  I then add 4 cups of water.

    The rye berries cook under pressure for 25 minutes. 

    Then I let it do a NPR (natural pressure release) - this usually takes about 25 minutes.  I use a NPR because grains can sometimes foam up.   

    Then because I am usually using them in some sort of salad, I drain them, and spread them out to dry on a cookie sheet.  They can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Bowl of rye berries with the text Instant Pot Rye Berries

    The total time for the rye berries is about an hour.  The best part though is that it is unattended time.  I can go work in the yard, I can run errands, something I don't feel good about doing when I have a pot on the stove.

    With the Instant Pot, eating whole grains every day is so easy! For even more easy pressure cooker recipes check out my Instant Pot Category.

    Use whole grains in a salad!

    Use these rye berries in any grain salad like these:

    • Yellow Squash and Farro Salad
    • Wild Rice Salad with Oranges and Grapes
    • How to Make a Grain Salad
    • Chicken and Sweet Potato Farro Salad

    Recipe

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    Instant Pot Rye Berries
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    Instant Pot Rye Berries

    Instant Pot Rye Berries are so easy, you'll love adding whole grains to your diet. 
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Natural Pressure Relase 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 228kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rye berries
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Turn Instant Pot to the saute function and add 1 tablespoon of oil.  When the oil is hot, add the rye berries and stir to coat with the oil.  Saute for about 5 minutes or until the rye berries are toasted and just starting to make popping sounds. 
    • Add 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot, being careful of any steam.  Stir.  Lock lid in place and set vent to sealing.  Turn off saute feature and use manual to set time to 25 minutes at high pressure.
    • After time is up, let pressure release naturally, this may take about 25 minutes.  When valve drops, open lid.  Drain off any excess water.  Stir rye berries in refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

    Equipment

    Instant Pot

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 7g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy says

      October 04, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      Yummy, thank you! I did a 8 minute natural release

      Reply
    2. Julia says

      September 09, 2021 at 12:17 am

      What pressure level please? Low or high?

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        September 09, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        Sorry! High pressure. I'll update the recipe card.

        Reply
    3. Jessie says

      May 09, 2021 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great idea I work from home so it is always great to be able to start stuff that I do not have watch.

      Reply
    4. Caitlyn says

      May 09, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was simple to make and turned out perfect. I really liked that this only required a couple ingredients and I could use my Instant Pot.

      Reply
    5. Sue says

      May 09, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking to add more whole grains to my diet, and rye berries are on the list. This is definitely the recipe to use - any time I can use my Instant Pot, I'm happy!

      Reply
    6. Michelle says

      May 09, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Simple to follow and turned out great, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Tara says

      May 09, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I love how easily the rye berries cook with the help of the instant pot. They sound perfect in a salad.

      Reply
    8. Kris says

      April 11, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe worked great! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        April 11, 2021 at 6:37 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Miz Helen says

      May 10, 2018 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Your Rye Berries look delicious, a great recipe! So glad you could join us on Full Plate Thursday and thanks so much for sharing with us. Hope you have a great week and a very Happy Mothers Day!
      Miz Helen

      Reply

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