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cooked brown rice and green onions in a white bowl by a red crock pot.
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Perfect Brown Rice Crock Pot Recipe

This Brown Rice Crock Pot recipe is soft, fluffy, perfectly cooked, and completely fool-proof. Make a big batch for the week and heat up as an easy side dish and toss into stir fry, soups, and casseroles. Great freezer-friendly and meal prep recipe. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 3 ½ cups water or broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional

Instructions

  • Rinse rice with cool water in a mesh strainer or bowl until the water runs cleear.
  • Spray Crock Pot insert with nonstick cooking spray. Add rice and water.
    Cook on high for 2 to 2 ½ hours until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Notes

Nutrition calculation is based on water and no butter. 
Reheating instructions. Place rice in a covered microwave-safe dish with 1-2 tablespoons of water per cup of rice. Warm in one-minute intervals until rice is hot. 
The cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker. Check for doneness early to avoid overcooking. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg