10-Minute Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe - The Kitchen Girl (2024)

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How to cook 10 minute rice? ›

Use equal amounts of rice and water. ADD water and rice. Add oil if desired. BOIL water, reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until water is absorbed, then fluff.

Every morning in each of our restaurants, we make our cilantro-lime brown rice from scratch. We simmer the whole-grain rice with bay leaves to add savory flavors, then season it with lemon and lime juices and toss it with cilantro for a slightly tart, fresh taste.

Ginger and garlic both make for exceptional brown rice. If you're going the spice route we love turmeric, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika with brown rice. Try adding some of these spices to the pot as you cook your aromatic vegetables. Cook in a flavorful liquid.

Convenience foods typically save time, but those extra minutes often come at a nutritional price. That's not the case here. The nutritional differences between a serving of long grain brown rice, which requires about 35 to 45 minutes to cook—and instant brown rice—which cooks in about 5 minutes—are insignificant.

Like all white rice, instant rice has nutrients removed that are present in brown rice, and soluble minerals can be lost when rice is rinsed; like white rice, the product can be enriched to restore B-vitamins and other nutrients.

Our high quality, precooked white rice is ready to eat in just 10 minutes. With our simple Boil-in-Bag rice, there's no measure and no mess while you're cooking. So you can whip up some tasty, delicious rice without having to cross your fingers that it turns out perfectly every time!

The original instant rice is simply cooked, then dried with nothing added but convenience. Yes that's right it only contains 1 simple ingredient, rice which is grown in the USA. It doesn't matter if you eat Gluten Free, vegan, or vegetarian, you can always count on Minute® Rice.

The bottom line. Brown rice is a more nutrient-dense product than white rice. Because of this, brown rice may help reduce blood sugar levels and aid in managing weight. But white rice is good for people with certain digestive issues and those who can't digest fiber-rich foods well.

Brown rice has a slight advantage over white rice when it comes to nutrient content. It has more fiber and antioxidants, as well as more vitamins and minerals. However, these differences aren't hugely significant.

What is a good substitute for cilantro in rice? ›

Taste the stock before adding to the rice to determine if you need to add a pinch or two of additional salt. Cilantro substitute — If you are not a fan of cilantro, substitute with chopped fresh parsley or use a combination of herbs like chives, dill, mint, and basil.

There are several seasonings and add ins that you can use to take brown rice up a level. Some ideas we love include: garlic powder or garlic salt, salsa, bouillon cubes and even eggs and veggies. Any of these options would make brown rice taste amazing.

First, rinse the rice.

If they're not washed away, they will cause the rice to clump and become gummy as it cooks. Our goal is to make perfectly fluffy brown rice, so don't skip this step! I like to rinse mine in a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl until the water in the bowl runs clear.

Once your rice is fully cooked, add your seasonings, like soy sauce, dried basil, ground ginger, or cayenne pepper. If you want more subtle flavors, use whole spices. Otherwise, ground spices will bring out the flavor much more.

Brown Rice to Water Ratio

To cook brown rice on the stovetop, a good rule of thumb is to follow a 2 to 1 ratio of water to rice; so, for 1 cup of rice, you would use 2 cups of liquid. When in doubt, check the package directions for the optimal ratio for short-, medium-, and long-grain.

The good news: minute brown rice is nutritionally not that different from slower-cooking brown rice. Normal brown rice may contain slightly more nutrients that may be lost during minute rice's processing, but minute brown rice is not a bad whole-grain option.