Seasoned Brown Rice
Transform plain rice into a flavorful side dish using various spices and seasonings for an exciting meal addition.
Ingredients
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Generously sprinkle for aromatic flavor
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Add during cooking for depth
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Sprinkle midway while cooking
- 1 teaspoon Curry Powder Mix in for an Indian twist
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Add for umami flavor boost
Rice and Cooking Ingredients
- 1 cup Long Grain Brown Rice Top pick for staying fluffy
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Use instead of water for flavor
- 1 medium Diced Onion Add midway through cooking
- 1 medium Bell Pepper Can be added midway for flavor
- 1 squeeze Lemon Juice For a fresh finish
- 1 tablespoon Butter Add at the end for glossy texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the brown rice to prevent it from becoming gluey.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and broth (chicken or vegetable).
- Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper midway through cooking.
Cooking
- Cook the rice until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, curry powder, and soy sauce.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dab of butter before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be used in fried rice. Store cooked rice in shallow containers in the fridge and consume within four days.