Simple Brown Rice

Cooked brown rice in a bowl on a cutting board with wooden utensils.

5 from 1 vote

Brown rice contains more nutrition compared to white rice, but sometimes it's a bit lacking in flavor. Be sure to try one of the method above for seasoning your brown rice, but regardless of how you season it, it's important to cook it right. Follow our simple recipe to learn how.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: brown rice salad

Servings:

Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice uncooked
2 cups water
1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice well to wash away excess starches.
Combine the rice, water, and olive oil in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Keep an eye on the pot to make sure it doesn't boil over.
Remove from heat, but keep the lid on. Let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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