Can brown rice be used instead of white rice in this recipe?

Of course! To use long-grain brown rice, you will just need to increase the cooking time to approximately 45 minutes on the stovetop or 22 minutes in the Instant Pot.

What are the benefits of using bone broth instead of water?

Bone broth is made by soaking bones and meat in water for a long period of time. During this process, the water absorbs the flavor and nutrients from the other ingredients including the connective tissues from the bones. The bone broth will have more nutrition including protein than regular broth, and the nutrition benefits will get passed along to the cooked rice. Some people think that a cup of bone broth provides collagen-rich protein that is part of a healthy diet and may have benefits for joint pain and the immune system.

Can I make this in a rice cooker?

Yes! Just swap the water out for the broth and follow the directions for cooking rice.

Bone Broth Rice (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

Name: Bone Broth Rice (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray (if using Instant Pot); 2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 1/4 cups chicken bone broth (homemade or store-bought)

Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray (if using Instant Pot)
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken bone broth (homemade or store-bought)

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Instructions

Rinse the white rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
Add the rice and bone broth to a medium-sized saucepan or pot. See the notes for Instant Pot directions.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Allow the rice to simmer for about 18 minutes.
After 18 minutes, check the rice. It should have absorbed all the broth and be tender. If it’s not quite done, you can let it cook for a few more minutes.
Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become more fluffy.
Fluff the rice with a fork and it’s ready to serve.

Notes

Instant Pot directions: Rinse the rice well using a fine-mesh strainer. Spray the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Then, add the rice and bone broth to the pot. Set the cook time to 6 minutes at high pressure. Once the cook time is complete, use the quick release. Carefully remove the lid and stir the rice to fluff. Serve immediately.
You can customize this basic recipe by adding herbs, spices, or vegetables as per your liking.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
You can make this rice using long-grain brown rice, but you’ll need to increase the cooking time to 45 minutes on the stovetop or 22 minutes if using the Instant Pot.
If using store-bought bone broth, you may wish to use a reduced-sodium version if you are sensitive to salt. You can always add more salt later to the finished rice dish.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 23 Minutes
Category: Side dish
Method: Instant Pot or Stovetop
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 185
Sugar: 0.2 g
Sodium: 184.9 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 7.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg