Grain
Brown Rice
Quick Tips
How to cook brown rice
Out of the many ways there are to cook rice, I alternate between two: like pasta and like a grain. To make pasta-like rice, I bring water to a boil and cook the rice until tender, tasting occasionally after 30 minutes to get the right texture.
The other option is combining 1 part rice to 2 parts water. Boil, then cover and simmer on the lowest setting for upwards of 45 minutes. I like to refer to this chart put together by Lundberg Farms that has all the cooking options with instructions.
How to use brown rice
Rice is extremely versatile. I use it as a base for curries and stews, in soups, and for making vegetable cakes/patties. Fried rice and sushi are also staples for its use.
How to store brown rice
Brown Rice, whether the grain or flour, is best stored in airtight containers in a cool place. It can be stored up to a year in the freezer or 6 months in the pantry. Brown rice flour is best stored in the freezer and will last up to 6 months. If the grains or flour have a rancid smell when you open the bag, toss and buy fresh.
Varieties
Short
Medium
Long
Sweet
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All Vegetarian Brown Rice Recipes
Avocado Salad with Chickpeas
Black Bean Burrito Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Black Bean Burrito with Guacamole
Brown Rice Carrot Fritters with Chipotle Sunflower Sauce
Brown Rice Porridge
Brown Rice, Oat, and Nut Vegetarian Patty Melt
Cauliflower Cakes with Brown Rice and Cheddar
Cheesy BBQ Loaded Potatoes
Chickpea Curry with Cauliflower
Chipotle Black Bean and Rice Skillet
Chipotle Sweet Potato and Brown Rice Egg Skillet
Chorizo-Spiced Vegetarian Nachos
Coriander Sweet Potato Soup with Buckwheat Granola
Creamy Gorgonzola Rice and Roasted Cauliflower
Crispy Tofu Bowls with Sesame Bok Choy
Cumin Braised Carrots and Chickpeas
Curried Lentils and Rhubarb Chutney
Ginger Brown Rice with Carrots
Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
Green Curry with Potatoes and Chickpeas
Grilled Summer Veg Bowl with Kidney Beans
Halloumi Burrito Bowl with Roasted Potatoes and Guacamole
Harissa Lentils and Cauliflower
Homemade Veggie Burger with Brown Rice, Oat, and Nuts
Lentil Bites with Broccoli Pesto and Rice
Minestrone Soup with Brown Rice and Chickpeas
Pecan Chickpea Crumble | Component Cooking
Quick Red Lentil Curry with Spinach
Red Kuri Squash Curry with Chard
Roasted Romanesco with Meyer Lemon Salsa
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Thyme Butter
Sesame Kabocha Squash Bowls with Tahini Sauce
Simple Vegetable Egg Bake
Spiced Pinto Bean Bowls with Avocado
Spinach and Pea Fried Rice
Stuffed Hatch Chiles with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt
Summer Vegetarian Paella
Sweet Corn and Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Three Onion Fried Rice
Tomato Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas
White Beans in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Zucchini (Summer) Paella