Perfect Brown Rice
A step-by-step guide on how to cook brown rice that's fluffy, tender and delicious every time! Perfect for a healthy side dish.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ¼ cups brown rice
Instructions
- Measure out 2 ½ cups of water into a saucepan. Set it over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in 1 ¼ cups brown rice. Shake the saucepan so the rice settles and is covered by the water. Cover the pan with a lid, allow it to return to a simmer then turn the heat down to low.
- Simmer the rice on low for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pan sit on the burner for another 5 minutes or so. Then fluff with a fork or a serving spoon and season as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Quantity: You can scale this recipe up or down to make the amount of rice you need. The water to rice ratio is 2:1 so it's easy to adjust.
Tip: Make a bigger batch than you need and save or freeze the extras to have on hand for a fast dinner another night!
Storing: Leftover cooked brown rice, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days. You can also freeze the leftovers. Be sure to label and date your freezer safe container or ziptop bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat and use as needed. Or in a pinch, transfer the rice from the freezer to a microwave safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g
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