Rice Cooker Brown Rice and Green Chiles
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful and fuss-free Rice Cooker Brown Rice and Green Chiles recipe! Perfectly cooked nutty brown rice is infused with the smoky heat of roasted green chiles, aromatic garlic, and a hint of cumin for a Tex-Mex-inspired twist. Prepared entirely in your rice cooker with minimal prep, this dish is the ultimate hands-off side or satisfying base for your favorite protein. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant finish that will leave your taste buds singing. With its simple ingredients and bold flavor, this one-pot wonder is healthy, hearty, and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for busy home cooks seeking an easy yet flavorful rice recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 2 cups Water
- 2 medium Green chiles (roasted and diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a rice cooker, add the rinsed brown rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir the diced roasted green chiles, sautéed garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper into the rice cooker with the rice and water.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the standard cook setting for brown rice (approximately 45 minutes).
Once the rice cooker signals that cooking is complete, let the rice sit in the cooker for 5-10 minutes before opening the lid. This allows the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an optional zesty flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
