Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice
Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice features fluffy grains infused with mellow aromatics, a hint of garlic, and the gentle richness of chicken stock. The bay leaf and sautéed vegetables lend subtle depth without overpowering, making it a dependable side for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. Serve alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetable mains for a comforting complement.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Evenly spread the long-grain rice in the prepared casserole dish.
- 3
Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the carrot, celery, and onion in the hot oil until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Increase the heat to high; add the chicken stock and bay leaf to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture over the rice in the casserole dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes more. Remove and discard the bay leaf; season with black pepper. Fluff with a fork to serve.
- Calories 558.37 kcal High 28%
- Protein 5.4 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 51.24 g 19%
- Total Fat 36.64 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 2.6 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 277.3 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 131.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.23 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Long Grain Rice is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 558.37 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Stock, Cooking Spray, Diced Carrots. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 558.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice healthy?
- Oven-Baked Long-Grain Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 558.37 calories and 5.4 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 277.3 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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