Perfect Oven-Baked Brown Rice
Oven-baked brown rice recipe is my go-to for meal prepping. It’s easy to make in large batches, ensuring you always have a healthy, hearty side dish ready for your weekly meals. This version of preping rice is even better for me.
Equipment
- 8-inch square glass baking dish
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Aluminum foilFork for fluffing
Ingredients
- 1 cups brown rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add Boiling Water: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 ½ cups of water to a boil. Carefully pour the boiling water over the rice mixture in the baking dish, stirring to combine.
- Cover and Bake: Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it’s sealed well to trap the steam. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Fluff the Rice: After 1 hour, remove the dish from the oven and carefully remove the foil. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Your perfectly baked brown rice is ready to be served or portioned for freezing.
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Notes
Make it a Meal Prep Staple: Cook extra and freeze portioned batches of rice for up to 3 months. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Flavor Boost: Swap out the water for vegetable or chicken broth for an extra depth of flavor.
Don’t Skip the Oil: The olive oil helps prevent the rice from sticking and adds a subtle richness. Tried this oven-baked brown rice recipe? Let me know how it turned out for you! Share your experiences, any flavor twists you added, or how you used it in your weekly meal prep.
Flavor Boost: Swap out the water for vegetable or chicken broth for an extra depth of flavor.
Don’t Skip the Oil: The olive oil helps prevent the rice from sticking and adds a subtle richness. Tried this oven-baked brown rice recipe? Let me know how it turned out for you! Share your experiences, any flavor twists you added, or how you used it in your weekly meal prep.
