Healthy Brown Rice

Prep: 60 min Cook: 65 min Serves: 5

Healthy Brown Rice offers a wholesome, nutty flavor with tender grains, making it an ideal side or base for various dishes. Its simple preparation highlights the natural goodness of brown and sweet rice, perfect for those seeking nutritious, hearty meals that suit any health-conscious or vegetarian diet.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup sweet rice
  • 5 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine brown rice and sweet rice in a pot.
  2. Rinse the rice a couple of times.
  3. Pour in water, add salt, and soak for about 1 hour.
  4. Cover and cook on medium heat until it boils, then lower heat and cook for about 45 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and leave the pot on the burner for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

123 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 1.2g 2% DV
Carbs 24.7g 9% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9774.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 95.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 4mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Calcium 14mg 1% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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