Simple Short-Grain Brown Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes.
3. 3
   Please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir or the rice will not cook evenly.
4. 4
   Remove pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes?
5. 5
   {once again, no peeking.
6. 6
   Fluff with a fork and serve.
7. 7
   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.
8. 8
   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.
9. 9
   Over medium-high heat, let the water steam the vegetables until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir into hot rice just after fluffing it with a fork..