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Nutty Brown Rice

Ready In: 50 minutes
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVegetarianLow Sodium

You'll love the nutty and savory flavors of this rice.

What you'll need

Heavy medium saucepan
Large skillet

Ingredients

Serves 6
4 cups Water
1 1/2 cups Brown Rice short-grain
3 tablespoons Butter unsalted
1 1/4 cups Nuts such as almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Directions

1.

Bring water to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan. Add rice and 1/4 tsp salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.

2.

Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, add nuts and cook, stirring, until butter and nuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add rice and nutmeg to skillet and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.50 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20 g26%
Saturated Fat 6 g30%
Sodium 104 mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8 g16%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g14%
Protein 7.6 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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