How to Cook Brown Rice

Brown rice is a staple around the world, although white rice has unfortunately become much more prevalent. The milling and polishing process that results in white rice, also results in a loss of anywhere from 60-90% of certain nutrients. Even enriched white rice is missing at least 11 different nutrients found in whole brown rice. Brown rice is gluten-free and also lowers cholesterol, supports cardiovascular health, and helps prevent weight gain (compared to people eating white rice or other processed grains).

Difficulty:

Easy!

Cost:

Inexpensive!

Serves:8people

Serving Size:about 1/2 cup, or less (makes a total of 3-4 cups)

Brown Rice

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⌘ “This technique takes a little less time than some. You can cook rice even more quickly in a lot of water, pouring off the excess, but you lose nutrients that way. This is a good compromise.” ~Bobbi

• CourseSide Dish
• CuisineGluten-Free, Vegetarian

Tools:colander, large (4-quart) saucepan (Clear lids are great for cooking rice, so you can see how it’s doing without lifting the lid.)

	Prep Time
	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
40 minutes	10 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time Passive Time 40 minutes 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy! Cost: Inexpensive! Serves:8people Serving Size:about 1/2 cup, or less (makes a total of 3-4 cups)

Brown Rice Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinnerDessert This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan ⌘ “This technique takes a little less time than some. You can cook rice even more quickly in a lot of water, pouring off the excess, but you lose nutrients that way. This is a good compromise.” ~Bobbi CourseSide Dish CuisineGluten-Free, Vegetarian Tools:colander, large (4-quart) saucepan (Clear lids are great for cooking rice, so you can see how it’s doing without lifting the lid.) Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 40 minutes 10 minutes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 40 minutes 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice (any type)
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: people

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in a colander to remove naturally occurring toxins like arsenic.
2. Use a large or wide saucepan so the rice will have plenty of room to cook more evenly. If you have one, choose a heavy saucepan. Add water and salt, and bring to a full (rolling) boil. Add the rice and stir.
3. Allow the water to boil again, then turn to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes. (Set the timer and don’t look. Turn down if it starts to boil over.)
4. Remove from heat, keep covered and let stand 10 minutes, until water is all absorbed.
5. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.

Recipe Notes

Chef's Tip: When cooking only ½ cup of a rice, you’ll need about 1-1/4 cups water.

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