Best Seasoned Instant Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE...THE FAST WAY!

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Want to make brown rice but don't have an hour? Here's how to cook brown rice the fast way-and it turns out perfectly every time.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup long or short grain brown rice
6 cups water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Using a strainer, rinse the rice under cold water, then drain it completely. (Here's why.)
In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Continue to boil uncovered until tender, with the water bubbling rapidly, for 20 minutes. Start tasting at 18 to 20 minutes: if the rice is tender, remove the heat. If not, keep cooking 5 to 10 minutes more until the rice is tender. (All rice types and brands are slightly different, so you'll have to adjust according to the specific rice. Ours is usually done in around 18 to 25 minutes.)
Pour the rice into a strainer, then return it to the pot. Cover the pot and allow the rice to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the salt.

SEASONED BROWN RICE

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I serve the stir-fry over the rice for a tasty no-fuss meal. For maximum flavor, use your fingertips to crumble the dried basil directly into the cooked rice.-Betsy Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup long grain brown rice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SEMI-INDULGENT EASY BROWN RICE

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This is a mild-tasting, fast rice recipe suitable as a side dish to chicken or fish. You can switch the butter out for oil or omit it entirely, but the dish isn't as tasty without it!

Provided by JARRIE

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup instant brown rice (such as Minute®)
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon lemon juice
7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed

Steps:

Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.
Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 23.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g