5 from 3 votes
How to Cook Brown Rice
Master the basic cooking process of this healthy grain for perfect, firm-yet-fluffy brown rice every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice well rinsed and drained, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed brown rice, water, and olive oil in a medium-sized pot. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the rice to simmer for 45 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After 45 minutes, turn off the heat. Let the rice sit, still covered, for 10 minutes to absorb any remaining steam and moisture.
- Fluff the cooked brown rice with a fork to separate the grains and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
127mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.