How To Make Brown Rice in the Slow Cooker — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Hearty whole grains are a secret staple for meal prepping — you can toss them into salads, stir them into soups, or use them as a base for savory dinner bowls. Brown rice is one of our favorites for its low price and versatility. Many of us have a favorite method for cooking brown rice (mine's the oven), but trust me — cooking it in the slow cooker is revolutionary for meal prep.

Here's why we love it: This set-it-and-forget-it method can be started before you begin your meal prep and finishes just as you're washing the dishes. It's also very forgiving, and bakes up tender, buttery, and perfectly cooked — without any fuss. Ready to add brown rice to your meal prep routine? Here's exactly how to do it.

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