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Steamed Brown Rice

Tender whole grain brown rice with a slightly chewy texture.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Judy Purcell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown short grain rice dry, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a collander to remove any dust and depris.
  • Place cold water, rice and salt in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Keep the lid on (don't peek) and slide off heat to let steam another 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

Yields about 3 cups cooked rice, depending on type of rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg