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What's the best way to cook brown rice? In the oven! This hands-off, foolproof method produces light, perfectly cooked grains every single time. It reheats beautifully too. 

Baked Brown Rice

Light, fluffy, perfectly cooked brown rice is possible every single time thanks to this hands-off oven method.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield 6 servings (about 4½ cups)

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ cups (270g) brown rice, medium or long grain
  • 1 tablespoon (14ml) olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½ (20oz) cups water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375℉.
  2. Place the rice in an 8-inch square or other 1½-quart baking dish. No need to grease. Add the olive oil or butter and salt.
  3. Meanwhile, boil water in a tea kettle or covered saucepan. When the water boils, immediately pour 2½ cups over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
  4. After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes and then remove the foil, being careful of the hot steam. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
  5. Storage: Leftovers may be refrigerated for up to 5 days, or completely cooled and frozen for up to 6 months.
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