BROWN RICE (BAKED)
Brown rice is SO much better for you than white rice. It has more nutrients and about 3 times more fiber than white rice does. I never really cared for brown rice UNTIL I tasted this one. You can do as many variations as you like with it. Add your favorite herbs, spices or veggies to it. Make it vegetarian by using veggie cubes instead of chicken. The rice turns out perfectly fluffy and delicious. The aroma that fills your house while it's baking is wonderful and it's hard to wait until it's done to sneak a taste. As it bakes the bay leaves will rise to the top so they can be easily 'fished' out of the casserole before serving. I like to top the finished rice with freshly chopped cilantro and a twist of black pepper. For a nice crunch you can add chopped water chestnuts.
Provided by luvmybge
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat heavy skillet (I use cast iron) until hot. Add oil and then add uncooked brown rice.
- Stir rice in oil until golden brown, stirring constantly. (some grains will be golden while other grains will look darker).
- In the meantime heat water and add bay leaves, bouillon cubes, poultry seasoning, black pepper, minced onion flakes, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil.
- When rice is golden and ready, pour rice into a covered 2 quart casserole dish.
- Add the boiling liquid on top of the rice. CAREFUL! IT WILL SPUTTER.
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil AND the cover for the casserole dish (to make sure steam does not escape from the rice).
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let sit covered (DON'T PEEK!) for 15 minutes.
- Fluff with fork before serving.
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[email protected]I'm allergic to cheese, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out great!
Tanjida Ahmed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.
mega Zwatcher
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for lunch or dinner.
Bibek Gaud
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Hunter Carroll
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The brown rice is a good source of fiber and the vegetables provide plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Hisgeminigirl221
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brown rice, but this dish changed my mind. The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Sanaa Nichlos
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some cooked brown rice in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.
irfanahmed khan
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe based on what I had on hand. I used white rice instead of brown rice, and I added some chopped broccoli and mushrooms. It turned out great!
Sufian Malik
[email protected]The leftovers of this dish were even better the next day. The flavors had really melded together and the rice was even more flavorful.
Big Mike D
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. It only took a few minutes to prep and then it was just a matter of baking it in the oven. Definitely a weeknight favorite!
Khilji Ayan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the cheesy, flavorful rice and the tender vegetables. It's definitely a keeper!
Mohmed Medo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was cooked evenly and the vegetables were tender-crisp. I especially loved the crispy cheese topping.
Jackson Camille
[email protected]This brown rice baked dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The rice was fluffy and nutty, while the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The addition of the cheese and herbs gave it a nice cheesy and aro