This simple, no-fail Easy Brown Rice with Cumin recipe will be your new go-to side dish to pair with whole grain bowls, curries, stir-fries, enchiladas, tacos and baked tofu. Gluten-free and vegan, this easy 3-ingredient brown rice recipe cooks up in about 40 minutes, providing a delicious accompaniment for your meals. Based on whole grain brown rice, this recipe for Easy Brown Rice with Cumin has no added oil, salt (you can use salt-free broth if you like) or sugar, making it a perfect addition to your whole food, plant-based diet. You can make this in a rice cooker or an Instant Pot too. Just follow the directions for the recipe below, and use your rice cooker or Instant Pot, according to manufacturer’s directions, instead of stovetop cooking, using the rice setting. This whole grain recipe is a healthy, nutritious addition to your diet too.
Is brown rice gluten-free?
The answer is yes! Brown rice is a gluten-free grain, and this recipe is also gluten-free. The only thing you need to worry about is gluten-containing ingredients that might be added to a rice recipe. If you prefer, you can also use organic brown rice (which is what I do) in this recipe to reduce your exposure to pesticide residues and support more sustainable growing methods.
How to season brown rice?
If you want to enhance a simple brown recipe, you can cook it with broth and add just a touch of spice or herbs. This recipe relies on vegetable broth and cumin seeds, with a touch of parsley or cilantro (optional). You can add a pinch of cayenne to bring out the flavor even more.
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Easy Brown Rice with Cumin
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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5 from 3 reviews
- Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
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Total Time: 45 minutes -
Yield: 6 servings - Diet: Vegan
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This super simple, healthy, no-fail, three ingredient Easy Brown Rice with Cumin recipe will be your new go-to side dish to pair with anything from grain bowls to tacos.
Ingredients
Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups short grain brown rice, uncooked
- 2 cups prepared vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Place rice, vegetable broth, and water in a pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Add cumin seeds and stir well. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for about 40-45 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender yet firm. Alternatively, use a rice cooker, Instant Pot (see below), or slow cooker (see below) to cook rice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.
- Makes 6 servings (about 3/4 cup each).
Notes
Instant Pot Directions: Place all ingredients except parsley or cilantro in the container of the Instant Pot. Press “Rice” setting. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.
Slow cooker Directions: Place all ingredients except parsley or cilantro in the container of the Slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-12 hours. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.
May use vegetable broth instead of bouillon cubes; use 2 3/4 cups water + 4 cups vegetable broth in this case.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side dish
Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 211
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
Keywords: organic brown rice, how to season brown rice, how to make brown rice taste good
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