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A ceramic bowl filled with perfectly cooked, fluffy brown rice, garnished with a sprig of fresh thyme, on a light linen tablecloth.
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Perfect Brown Rice Recipes

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Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Global Comfort Food
Keyword brown rice recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 215kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown rice Long-grain, Short-grain, Basmati, or Jasmine
  • 2 to 2.5 cups Water or vegetable/chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Optional aromatics onions, garlic, mushrooms, thyme

Instructions

  • Place the brown rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  • Optional: Heat extra-virgin olive oil or butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and toast for 2 to 3 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • Pour the water or broth into the saucepan, add salt and any desired aromatics, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes to allow it to steam and soften.
  • Remove the lid, gently fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup cooked
  • Calories: 215
  • Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 10mg 
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 
  • Protein: 5g 
  • A nutrient-dense, gluten-free whole grain.