Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice
Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice balances nutty grains with a gentle richness from butter, brightened by a touch of lemon and herbs. Each bite is tender and aromatic, making it a versatile side that pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or weeknight veggie plates. Ideal for busy evenings when you want something warm, comforting, and wholesome without much fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
- 2
Put the butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
- 3
Add chicken broth to the measuring cup with the butter and lemon juice to reach a total of 1 cup.
- 4
Stir the chicken broth mixture into the rice mixture until everything is moistened. Cover with a microwave-safe lid.
- 5
Microwave until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
- 6
Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Calories 204.81 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.72 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 39.28 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.33 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 113.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.27 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 119.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 25.31 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.31 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Dried Parsley, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 204.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Dried Parsley, Lemon Juice, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice healthy?
- Lightly Buttery Quick Brown Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 204.81 calories and 4.72 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.69 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and 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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