Easy Brown Rice

Here's the only recipe you need to make perfect brown rice every time! This healthy whole grain is great on its own as a side dish, or use it in your favorite recipes calling for cooked brown rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups water or broth
  • 1 cup brown rice


Directions

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Step 1

Combine water (or broth) and rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.


Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate cooled rice for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Per Serving: 113 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 23.5g; dietary fiber 1.1g; sugars 0.2g; fat 1g; saturated fat 0.2g; folate 7.1mcg; calcium 5.7mg; iron 0.4mg; magnesium 36.8mg; potassium 78.1mg; sodium 4.5mg; thiamin 0.2mg.

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch

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