Easy Baked Brown Rice {Gluten-free}

Since this recipe is a staple in our house, and has been for years, I thought I had better get it on the blog! I never really liked rice until I started making it this way. I found the idea for baking rice in this way from Alton Brown. I always loved his Good Eats show and how he researches the best ways to make things. The main change that I’ve made to Alton’s baked rice recipe is that I use a gluten-free chicken broth instead of just water to bake the rice in. The gluten-free chicken broth adds incredible flavor to the rice, making this the perfect side dish for so many recipes. I use this recipe to make rice for my gluten-free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Sweet and Sour Chicken (which I’ll be posting soon), Sweet Chicken and Rice, and to have with Broccoli Beef. I’ll be trying to get all of those recipes on the blog soon!

I honestly don’t make rice any other way than this anymore. I even got rid of my rice cooker! This way is so simple, fail-proof and delicious! It always turns out perfectly.

I use an 8×8 Pyrex glass baking pan to bake this in. You could double and use a 9×13 pan instead. For my family of four, the 8×8 pan is usually enough for a full meal and some leftovers.

Ingredient Notes:

• Rice: I buy Lundberg Organic Short Grain Brown Rice. I buy big bags of it at Costco; if you can’t get it there, it is available from Amazon as well (linked below). This product, and many, but not all, of their products are GFCO certified.
• Chicken Broth: Not all brands are free of gluten. Several are though. My go to is Pacific Organic Chicken Broth which is clearly labeled gluten-free.
• While I use unsalted butter, I’m confident you would be fine using coconut oil, or another oil if you need this to be dairy-free as well.
• Garlic is completely optional and I only include it if the dish I’m pairing it with would be complemented by the hint of garlic flavor. I honestly could barely taste it but we’re big garlic lovers around here. You could even add more for more garlic flavor! I use this garlic press to mince mine easily.

Easy Baked Brown Rice {Gluten-free}

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A staple that goes along with so many meals! Easy and delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups gluten-free chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter or coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place the rice and optional minced garlic into an 8 inch square glass Pyrex baking pan. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the broth, butter, and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. After it comes to a boil, remove from heat and pour over the rice. Stir to combine, then cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
4. Bake in middle of 375° oven for 1 hour.
5. After one hour, remove aluminum foil and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately or add to whatever casserole or main dish you are making.

by Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen

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