Simple Short-Grain Brown Rice
The lemon or orange zest adds a surprising zing to this brown rice. Short grain rice is my favorite.
Dovetailing Tip: Double the rice so you have leftovers. Use 1 to 2 cups to make the Rice Pudding for Meal 5.
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Ingredients:
| 1 cup | short grain brown rice |
| 2 cups | water or vegetable broth, canned or homemade |
| 2 tablespoons | unsalted butter |
| 1 | (2-inch) strip lemon or orange zest |
| kosher salt |
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes. Please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir or the rice will not cook evenly.
Remove pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes?{once again, no peeking. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Over medium-high heat, let the water steam the vegetables until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into hot rice just after fluffing it with a fork.
Source: foodnetwork.com
