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Baked Brown Rice

Baked Brown Rice is a foolproof, no-stir way to achieve tender, fluffy whole grains. By baking the rice in a tightly covered dish with hot water or broth, the steam does all the work. It’s an ideal healthy side for everything from roasted vegetables to grilled meats, and it reheats beautifully for meal prep or leftovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice medium or short grain
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Kettle or pot for boiling water
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven-safe baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 inch)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  3. Bring the water, butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
  4. After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

Notes

Fluffy, nutty, and perfectly cooked every time, this oven-baked brown rice method is set-it-and-forget-it easy.

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