Best 4 Imperfect Foods Quick Brown Rice Recipes
Imperfect Foods Quick Brown Rice is a nutritious and delicious dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and create a flavorful and satisfying meal. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a quick lunch option. The combination of brown rice, vegetables, and spices creates a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT RICE IN A RUSH
Steps:
- Pour the water into an electric kettle. Place the butter into a medium saucepan and set over high heat. Gently jiggle until the bubbling ceases and the butter just begins to brown. Flip on the electric kettle. Add the rice and salt to the saucepan and stir constantly until the kettle clicks off or the rice begins to brown, whichever comes first. Carefully add the water to the pan, stir and cover with a lid. Decrease the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, let stand for 5 minutes, and uncover. Fluff with a fork and serve.
SUPER-QUICK BROWN RICE WITH ASPARAGUS, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS
Discovered on Heidi Swanson's "101 Cookbooks" website, I adapted to add a little more flavor punch. This has been a crowd-pleaser many times over, even with people who "don't like asparagus!" It's tasty served at any temperature, making it a great addition to a potluck meal.
Provided by JessHinkson
Categories Brown Rice
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pop Trader Joe's frozen brown rice in the microwave, or make a batch of rice the traditional way.
- While rice is cooking, make the dressing by whisking together half of the chopped garlic, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 3 tbs. olive oil.
- Add the hot water to thin a bit, and then 2 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
- Add 3 tbs. olive oil to a big skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the pan.
- Be sure the chickpeas are completely dry, or they'll spit at you during this next step!
- Add the chickpeas and a sprinkling of salt. Let the beans saute for a couple minutes, until they get a toasty little crust on them.
- Add remaining garlic and onions. Stir for a minute.
- Stir in the asparagus with another pinch or two of salt, then cover with a lid for a minute to steam until the asparagus softens a touch.
- Uncover and stir in the rice and almond slivers, reserving a few almonds for garnish.
- Adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed.
- Serve family-style in a big bowl drizzled with a few tablespoons of the tahini dressing, letting each person add more dressing to their tastes.
- Watch as this magical concoction disappears before your eyes!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 1098.9, Carbohydrate 99.8, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.1
PERFECT BROWN RICE
I found this recipe in Organic Gardening magazine when my children were babies. It truly does make absolutely perfect brown rice every time! Never gummy. You can easily substitute it in recipes calling for rice without your family noticing (well, unless they dissect everything with a magnifying glass like my son likes to do)! *Please note: THIS IS JUST A RECIPE FOR BASIC RICE! It will NOT be fabulous alone! Use it for any recipe calling for cooked rice/ or spiff it up with the addition of garlic, onion, herbs, broth sub for water, etc. etc. It WILL be bland if served as is!
Provided by Susan Lee
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h7m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sauté brown rice with egg in butter, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture is dry.
- Add broth and oil and pour into deep larger baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour.(you may need to bake longer, make sure all water is absorbed!).
- DO NOT STIR!
- DO NOT POKE!
- DO NOT DISTURB!
- Just LOOK at the rice after 30 minutes and cover with foil at that time.
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!
Provided by JARRIE
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
- Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
- Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
- Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.
- Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
- Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 23.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Use a large pot: Brown rice tends to expand, so make sure to use a pot that's large enough to accommodate the increased volume.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: Rinsing the rice removes the starch, which helps to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is to use 2 cups of water for every cup of brown rice.
- Bring the water to a boil: Before adding the rice, bring the water to a boil. This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
- Reduce the heat and simmer: Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for about 45 minutes. Stir the rice occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Let the rice rest: After the rice has finished cooking, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help to absorb any excess moisture and give the rice a light and fluffy texture.
- Store the rice properly: Cooked brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Brown rice is a healthy and delicious whole grain that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can cook perfect brown rice every time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and filling meal, give brown rice a try!
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