This is a mild-tasting, fast rice recipe suitable as a side dish to chicken or fish. You can switch the butter out for oil or omit it entirely, but the dish isn't as tasty without it!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
110 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
Step 2
Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
Step 3
Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
Step 4
Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.
Step 5
Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
Step 6
Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (Optional)
1 cup instant brown rice (such as Minute®)
7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed
