How to Make Baked Brown Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked brown rice is a simple and delicious recipe that produces perfectly cooked rice every time. This cooking method is great for those who struggle with getting their rice just right on the stovetop, as it requires little attention and produces consistently fluffy and tender rice.

Not only is baked brown rice easy to make, but it also yields a nutty and slightly chewy texture that is full of flavor. The oven's dry heat helps to evaporate any excess liquid, resulting in perfectly coo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toast rice and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until rice gives off a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a Dutch oven or lidded casserole dish.
  • Bring chicken broth, olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to a boil in the same saucepan; pour over rice and stir to combine.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg