A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Brown Rice
Brown rice is the whole rice grain with its outer husk removed. It is considered a "complete" grain. There are different types of brown rice: regular, parboiled, and instant. In many recipes you can substitute brown rice for white without a noticeable difference (just keep the different amounts of required liquid in mind).
There are different length grains of brown rice just like with white rice: long, medium, and short-grain. The biggest difference with cooking the different length grains is the amount of water called for. Keep that in mind if you are substituting one type for the other in a recipe.
Brown rice has a nuttier texture and chewier texture than white rice. It is also considered healthier. Because it still has the bran coating it doesn't have as long of a shelf-life as white rice so only purchase what you will use in 6 months or so.
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rice cooking times
Instant brown rice is ready the fastest - usually in about 10 minutes (five minutes cook time plus five minutes resting time).
Parboiled rice also has a reduced cooking time but it takes about 25 minutes. The rice still has the bran and germ like regular brown rice but it has been steamed to speed up the cooking time.
Regular brown rice is a very long cooking rice. It usually requires about 45 minutes cooking time to become tender.
Slow Cooker Brown Rice
Easy Whole Grain Rice-a-Roni
A healthier, low sodium version of homemade rice-a-roni made with no-salt seasoning and brown rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Brown Rice
Add a little kick to your brown rice with a few simple extra ingredients.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Simple Cilantro Lime Rice
Made with rice, lime zest, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
How To Cook Foolproof Brown Rice
The best way to cook amazing food is to master the basics. Perfect brown rice is so versatile, whether for stir-fries, burrito bowls, or serving alongside grilled fish...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Nori Rice Balls
These cute rice balls make a great appetizer for Asian meals. Substitute in some sushi rice and adding fillings like avocado or smoked salmon to give you a fun variation on standard...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Brown Rice With Ham and Shrimp
Made with salt and pepper, brown rice, vegetable oil, ham or smoked turkey, onion, fresh ginger, eggs, frozen peas, shrimp, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Brown Rice Under Pressure
Rice in the pressure cooker is simple and turns out fantastic! Not mushy or sticky, just perfectly cooked grains of rice.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Curried Brown Rice & Lentil Pilaf
Made with curry powder, butter, brown basmati or brown jasmine rice, water, brown lentils, garlic, cinnamon stick, ginger, red curry paste
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Rice with Caramelized Onions
Made with black pepper, olive oil, onion, brown sugar, chicken stock, quick-cooking brown rice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carrot-Rice Loaf
Made with salt, thyme, sauteed onions, carrots, steamed brown rice, peanut butter, coarse bread crumbs, onion powder
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chipotle Veggie Rice Bowl
Made with bay leaf, jalapeno pepper, red ripe sweet tomatoes, tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, lemon juice
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Brown Rice And Carrot Casserole
Made with cheese, brown rice, sea salt, onions, carrots, celery, water, olive oil, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brown Rice And Peas
Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, red onions, red bell peppers, baby peas, brown rice, fresh herbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Rice And Black Bean Casserole
Made with vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, zucchini, chicken breast halves, mushrooms, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, black beans
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Rice And Shiitake Pilaf
Made with black pepper, soy sauce, dried shiitake mushrooms, celery, garlic, brown rice, green onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Filthy Rice
Made with broth, salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, brown rice, onions, celery, garlic, thyme, dried rosemary
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice With Fresh Vegetables
Brown rice can take a long time to cook but this recipe cuts that time down by using a pressure cooker.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brown Basmati Rice With Apples And Walnuts
Made with olive oil, orange, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, brown basmati rice, dried cranberries, Jonagold apple
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Rice & Vegetables
Made with sesame seeds, raisins, salt, carrots, vegetable oil, green onions, apples, brown rice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Middle Eastern Sweet Spice Brown Rice With Olives
Made with cumin, ground cinnamon, brown rice, yellow onions, salt, water, tomato, ripe olives, green bell pepper, lemon juice
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pear Brown Rice
Made with celery, carrots, green onions, vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, Bartlett pears, brown rice
Time: 1-2 hours
Curried Brown Rice With Tomatoes And Peas
Made with frozen peas, vegetable broth, butter, onion, curry powder, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, diced tomatoes, brown rice
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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