Easy Oven Brown Rice
Easy Oven Brown Rice bakes up fluffy and tender, with each grain separate and lightly enriched by butter and a touch of salt. It’s a no-fuss side that pairs well with weeknight mains or meal-prep bowls, delivering consistent texture without stovetop babysitting. Serve it warm alongside roasted meats, vegetables, or saucy dishes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Oven Brown Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Put the rice, salt, and butter in a covered casserole dish. Pour boiling water over the rice and stir.
- 3
Cover and bake in the preheated oven until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. Take it out of the oven, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.
- Calories 240.85 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.57 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 42.9 g 16%
- Total Fat 6.1 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 146.4 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.76 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 485.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 0.87 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Easy Oven Brown Rice is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bottled Water, Brown Rice, Butter, and Salt. Each serving provides about 240.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Oven Brown Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Bottled Water, Brown Rice, Butter, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Oven Brown Rice?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Oven Brown Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Easy Oven Brown Rice healthy?
- Easy Oven Brown Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 240.85 calories and 7.57 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.4 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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