How to Cook Brown Rice on the Stove
Use this step by step guide on how to cook brown rice to expertly add this grain to your meal plans! Brown rice can be cooked on the stove relatively quickly and easily.
Servings: 2
Calories: 431kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ½ cup dried mushrooms soaked (can be a mixture of mushrooms)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a sieve under cool water.1 cup brown rice
- Place the rice in a deep pot. Boil the water and add it to the pot along with a pinch of salt. Bring back to a boil. Lower heat to low and cover with the lid.2 cups water
- Let it cook and steam for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green onion and dried mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Reserve.1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup green onions, ½ cup dried mushrooms
- Once the rice is ready, fluff the grains using a fork. Combine the rice with the scallions and mushrooms.
- Season if desired and serve.
Notes
- Dried mushrooms can include a mixture of porcini, maitake, shiitake, portobello, chanterelle, etc.
- You can store your cooked rice covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze leftovers for up to 6 months.
- To reheat on the stove, add a couple of tablespoons of water or broth per cup of cooked rice. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until heated through. It can also be microwaved.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
