Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice Recipe

Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice Recipe

  • 1 cup instant brown rice (such as Minute®)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
  1. Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
  3. Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
  4. Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.
  5. Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
  6. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.