What are some good recipes for brown rice (for a side not main dish)?

Question

To me, it just doesn't have any taste so I was wondering if anyone knew of any good recipes for brown rice that makes it taste good.

Answer 1

i use it in place of white rice when making risotto. You just have to simmer it for longer, as it takes brown rice a lot longer to soften. I also make a version of fried rice using brown rice...its cooked like risotto, with chicken stock, in a frypan and you add your other fried rice favourites to it like thin omelette, shallots, prawns, chicken, soy sauce etc.

Answer 2

Amazing Brown Rice Salad

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, and salad dressing. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Answer 3

Rice Casserole
Melt 1 stick of butter in a casserole dish with lid.
open a small can of mushrooms pcs. and stems and drain
one cup of uncooked rice
1 can of campbells french onion soup
1 can of cambells consume beef

Mix together cook in oven at 350 for 45min to 1hr until almost dry.

Answer 4

BROCCOLI AND BROWN RICE SKILLET DINNER

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 c. no-added-salt chicken broth
1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow squash, sliced thin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 c. instant brown rice, dry
1 oz. freshly grated parmesan cheese

In a deep skillet, heat chicken, garlic, broth, broccoli, red pepper and squash to boiling.
Stir in pepper and brown rice, and reduce heat to a simmer.

Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve.

Answer 5

I have used it as a salad before it was really good...with chopped flat leaf Parsley or Basil, Grape tomatoes, finely chopped red Onions, (and any other vegetable to your liking) extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper... mix while its still warm and you can eat it warm or room temp but I like it cold

P.S. You can also add Red wine vinegar or Balsamic vinegar just make sure you stream in the Olive oil into the Vinegar while whisking so it doesn't separate...And if you're going to use green veggies like asparagus or green beans be sure to cook them in boiling water (if you don't like the raw vegetable flavor) for about 1-2 mins then shock them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.

Good Luck!!

Answer 6

Brown Rice Pilaf

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 eggs, beaten
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped cashews

DIRECTIONS
Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.


Brown Rice, w/ Broccoli, & Cheese

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 cup vegetable broth
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on small baking sheet, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in melted butter for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the rice, add the broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Place broccoli in a microwave-safe casserole dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover, and microwave until tender.
Spoon rice onto a serving platter, and top with broccoli. Sprinkle walnuts and cheese on top.

Answer 7

i sent the page because they all looked good to me so :) there u go