Oven-Baked Brown Rice Pilaf with Butter and Salt

Ingredients

- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Dish:
In a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish, combine the brown rice, water, olive oil, and kosher salt. Stir well to ensure the rice is evenly distributed and the salt has begun to dissolve.

3. Butter Addition:
Slice the butter into small cubes and scatter them evenly over the rice mixture in the baking dish. This will ensure the butter melts uniformly, coating the rice as it cooks.

4. Cover the Dish:
Once all ingredients are combined, cover the baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Double-check that the cover is secure to prevent steam from escaping during baking.

5. Bake the Rice:
Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender to the bite.

6. Rest the Rice:
After 1 hour, remove the dish from the oven but keep it covered. Allow the rice to rest for an additional 10 minutes. During this time, any remaining moisture will absorb, and the grains will set perfectly.

7. Fluff and Serve:
After resting, remove the cover and use a fork to gently fluff the rice. The butter will have imparted a rich flavor, while the olive oil adds a subtle depth, making this rice a savory delight. Serve hot as a side dish or a base for a main course.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT5M
5 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT1H
1 hour
- Resting Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H15M
1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Oven-baked brown rice
2. Rice pilaf
3. Easy dinner side
4. Simple rice recipe
5. Butter and rice
6. Oven cooking
7. Brown rice dish
8. Fluffy rice
9. Rice with butter
10. Kosher salt rice

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 600

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