Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice

Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice

This is a mild-tasting, fast rice recipe suitable as a side dish to chicken or fish. You can switch the butter out for oil or omit it entirely, but the dish isn’t as tasty without it!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant brown rice (such as Minute®)
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed

Directions

Step 1
Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.

Step 2
Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.

Step 3
Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.

Step 4
Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.

Step 5
Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.

Step 6
Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110
Calories
4g
Fat
17g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium24mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars0g
Protein3g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium10mg 1%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium37mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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