Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup instant brown rice (such as minute)
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp lemon juice
7 fl oz low-sodium chicken broth , or more if needed

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	177.93 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.59g	7%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	19.63mg	1%
Potassium	164.44mg	3%
Total Carbs	30.71g	10%
Sugars	0.42g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	3.88g	8%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	8.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.51 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.76g	7%
Cholesterol	7.91mg	3%
Sodium	20.36mg	1%
Potassium	170.51mg	3%
Total Carbs	31.85g	10%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	8%
Protein	4.03g	8%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	9mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.5

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

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