Simple Short-Grain Brown Rice

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   Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil over high heat.

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   Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes.

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   Please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir or the rice will not cook evenly.

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   Remove pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes?

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   {once again, no peeking.

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   Fluff with a fork and serve.

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   Cook's Note: Zip up this basic brown rice with one of these easy variations: Add a handful of raisin or apricots to the rice with the water.

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   While rice is rests, mix a 10-ounce package of frozen vegetables with 2 tablespoons of water and a 2-inch strip of orange zest in a saucepan.

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   Over medium-high heat, let the water steam the vegetables until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

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    Stir into hot rice just after fluffing it with a fork..

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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