Semi-indulgent Easy Brown Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup instant brown rice (such as minute®)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
• place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
• pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
• stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. cover with microwave-safe lid.
• heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
• remove and let stand for 5 minutes. fluff with fork before serving.