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    VIDEO: 3 Easy Ways to Cook Brown Rice

    May 10, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    Three Easy Ways to Cook Brown Rice!

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    Video: How to Cook Brown Rice

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    How to Bake Brown Rice in the Oven

    No more water boiling over, or rice sticking to the bottom of the pot! Perfectly fluffy brown rice, every time!
    Prep Time10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time50 minutes minutes
    Servings - 8 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
    • 3 3/8 cups warm water
    • 2 Tbsp butter
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Add the brown rice to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add the water, and then spread the rice into the water so it's covered completely.
    • Wrap the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
    • Once cooked, add butter, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve brown rice, as side dish.

     

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    How to Make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot

    We eat brown rice more regularly because....very affordable whole grain!!! 
    Prep Time5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time18 minutes minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup brown rice, rinsed well
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tsp minced onion
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • Rinse the brown rice in warm water in colander.
    • Add the wet brown rice, water, and seasonings into the EPC insert.
    • Set to Sealing. Manual, High, Adjust to 18 minutes.
    • Release: 10-minute Natural Release, then open to Venting.
    • Serve Barely Seasoned Brown Rice as side dish.

     

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    How to Cook Stovetop Brown Rice

    The classic way to cook brown rice on the stovetop.
    Prep Time5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time55 minutes minutes
    Servings - 8 servings

    Equipment

    • 1 heavy Dutch oven or stock pot

    Ingredients 

    • 5 cups water or chicken broth
    • pinch salt
    • 2 cups brown rice

    Instructions

    • In a large Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
    • Once the water is bubbling, stir in the brown rice, reduce heat to medium and let cook for 45 to 50 minutes.
    • Remove the pot from the stovetop, then fluff the brown rice and serve.
    • If desired, stir in butter or other seasonings to taste.
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