Best 7 No Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice Recipes

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Are you looking for a hassle-free method to cook fluffy, nutty, and perfectly baked brown rice? Our comprehensive guide will take you through the effortless steps to achieve tender and flavorful brown rice that complements various dishes. Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this article will provide you with valuable tips and tricks to elevate your rice-cooking skills. From selecting the right type of rice and understanding the ideal water-to-rice ratio to mastering cooking techniques and choosing the appropriate cookware, this guide will ensure that your brown rice turns out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-FUSS PERFECT BAKED BROWN RICE



No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice image

Nothing exotic here except perfect brown rice every time. I was surprised that there was no recipe for this already. I hated making brown rice on the stove top, so I have used this for almost 20 years. Smells like popcorn when it is baking. Be creative! Add spices to match any meal. Make a double recipe and you have the beginnings for a breakfast frittata or stir fried rice.

Provided by MATHGOD

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ⅔ cups uncooked brown rice
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups boiling water
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  • Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

NO-FUSS PERFECT BAKED BROWN RICE



NO-FUSS PERFECT BAKED BROWN RICE image

Categories     Rice

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 2/3 cups brown rice, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  • Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.
  • Note: This recipe works for any type of brown rice.

PERFECT BROWN RICE



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Though it's easy to do, preparing brown rice can seem daunting when you're trying to get that perfect not-too-chewy, not-too-soggy texture. This method produces flawless results every time with little fuss!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup brown rice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 30 seconds. Drain.
  • Combine the rice, salt and 2 cups water in a wide, medium saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

BAKED BROWN RICE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • 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.
  • After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

BUTTERED BROWN RICE



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Easy and delicious side dish passed down from my great-aunt. Goes great with pork tenderloin! Note: Butter & onion quantities can be adjusted to taste - this is the closest to what I use on a regular basis, which is lighter on both the onion and butter than the original version.

Provided by EllenMoran

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown rice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can water
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Dice onion, and put into casserole dish with rice.
  • Pour beef consomme & water over rice & onion.
  • Cut butter into pats and layer on top of mixture.
  • Bake, covered, for 60 minutes or until rice is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.8

NO-FUSS PERFECT BAKED BROWN RICE



No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice image

Nothing exotic here except perfect brown rice every time. I was surprised that there was no recipe for this already. I hated making brown rice on the stove top, so I have used this for almost 20 years. Smells like popcorn when it is baking. Be creative! Add spices to match any meal. Make a double recipe and you have the beginnings for a breakfast frittata or stir fried rice.

Provided by MATHGOD

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ⅔ cups uncooked brown rice
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups boiling water
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  • Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HOW TO BAKE BROWN RICE IN THE OVEN



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Friends...I'm baking brown rice these days. For years, I'd made it on the stovetop, as that's how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice cooker. I've only been using my rice cooker for a few months, but I love it. It cooks the rice so beautifully, and the clean up is way simpler than cleaning (and sometimes scrubbing out) the saucepan. But I loaned my rice cooker to my sister and I didn't want to go back to the stovetop. (Not that I won't ever cook rice on the stovetop again!) But...even if I set the timer, I might not get there in time...for it to be perfectly cooked. These early days with a baby makes it difficult to commit to being at any one time...even if the timer is set and the rice should be cooked perfectly. We could be in the middle of a fuss-fest, and diaper change and outfit change, or in the middle of a nursing session. Cooking brown rice on the stovetop is a fine art, and requires a bit of attention towards the end, to make sure you get that perfectly cooked and fluffed brown rice to serve for dinner. So I've turned to the oven. Baking brown rice. There are a number of "rice bake" recipe in my recipe collection. But today, I thought I'd share a basic how to cook brown rice. Feel free to experiment with mixing in different spices and veggies. Here's the easy, side-dish, basic way to bake brown rice...

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups raw brown rice
3 3/8 cups water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add 1 1/2 cups raw brown rice to bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. (Or do 1 cup in an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.).
  • Spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in liquid at a ratio of 2 1/4 times the amount of rice you used. I generally do water, but if I want a bit more flavor, I will do half water and half chicken or vegetable broth. (2.25*1.5=3.375, or 3 3/8 cup of water for this recipe.).
  • Press down and floating rice with a flat spatula.
  • Once all the rice is at the bottom and no longer floating -- Wrap tightly with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  • Let cool slightly before removing the foil -- there will be lots of steam and you don't want to get a steam burn!
  • Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • And that's how you do it friends!
  • Simple, deliciously perfect brown rice, baked in the oven!

Tips for Perfect Baked Brown Rice:

  • Choose the right type of brown rice. There are many different types of brown rice available, so choose one that you like the taste and texture of. Short-grain brown rice is a good option for baking, as it cooks up moist and fluffy.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris from the rice and help it cook more evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from boiling over.
  • Cook the rice for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the rice absorb any remaining liquid and make it easier to fluff.

Conclusion:

Baked brown rice is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins and minerals. By following these tips, you can make perfect baked brown rice every time.

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