How to Prepare Brown Rice

Makes 4 servings. Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com

Steps

1. Rinse the rice.
2. Add water and rice in pot. Use twice as much water.
3. Add seasonings of choice.
4. Bring rice to a boil and cook for 30 minutes.

Here’s a delicious recipe you can try at home:

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked brown rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or other seasoning blend of your choice

Directions

1. Pour water and salt into a medium size pot and cover with lid. Bring to a boil.
2. Pour rice into boiling water. Stir once to separate the rice.
3. Turn down the heat to low. Cover the rice and cook for about 30-45 minutes.
4. Remove from heat but keep the lid on. Allow the rice to steam in the pot for another 5 minutes.
5. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Try these add-in tips to make a flavorful rice dish.

• Add frozen vegetables to the rice pot during the last five minutes of cooking time.
• Mix in some salsa for a Tex-Mex flavor.
• Add a scrambled egg and vegetables for a healthy fried rice.
• Mix in chopped tomatoes and cilantro
• Mix in shredded cheddar cheese for cheesy rice.
• Add sliced sausage, ground beef, or turkey to make a one-pot meal.
• Add garlic salt, basil, hot sauce, or soy sauce for a flavor boost.

Recipe courtesy of United Healthcare