In this Protein Packed Rice recipe, rice is cooked in bone broth for extra protein and rich flavor. The recipe yields about 4 cups of cooked rice and is quick and simple to make.
Want easy ways to boost protein in meals?
Adding more protein to meals keeps you satisfied longer. One cup of cooked long-grain white rice contains roughly 3 grams of protein (enriched varieties contain about 5 grams). When you cook rice in bone broth, the protein content increases and you also gain a deeper, more savory flavor. This method is an efficient and tasty way to get a little extra protein on the plate.
Rice Cooker or Saucepan?
I prefer using a rice cooker because it’s foolproof and convenient. Rice cookers regulate steam and release less vapor than cooking on the stovetop, so they typically require less liquid. If you prepare this recipe on the stovetop, use a ratio of 2 cups of liquid per 1 cup of uncooked rice. In a rice cooker, the fill line and your model will determine the exact amount of broth needed.
Ingredients
- Rice – long grain, short grain, brown—use what you prefer.
- Bone broth – chicken or your favorite broth. Amount depends on rice type and cooker; for the rice cooker method shown I use 1½ cups.
- Kosher salt – a small pinch to season.
Rinse the rice in a mesh sieve under cool running water. Gently shake and rinse until the water runs clear—this helps produce light, fluffy rice.
Transfer the rinsed rice to the bowl of your rice cooker and add a small pinch of kosher salt.
Most rice cookers have a marked fill line indicating how much liquid to add. Instead of water, use bone broth for extra flavor and protein.
Pour bone broth up to the fill line. For the cooker used here that is about 1½ cups for 2 cups of rice.
Select the white rice setting (or the appropriate setting for your rice type) and press start.
When the cooker finishes, the rice will be flavorful, tender and fluffy.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.
This rice pairs well with chicken, shrimp, seafood, or you can use it as the base for fried rice or bowls.
Enjoy! If you try this Protein Packed Rice recipe, please share a photo—I’d love to see how you serve it.
8 servings
Protein Packed Rice
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice, rinsed well
- 1½ cups chicken bone broth, or more as needed
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Equipment
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Rice cooker (any reliable model will work)
Instructions
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Place the rice in a mesh sieve and rinse well under cool water. Shake gently and continue rinsing until the water runs clear to help produce light, fluffy rice.
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Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker bowl and sprinkle in a small pinch of kosher salt.
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Fill the bowl with bone broth to the cooker’s recommended fill line. Every model is different; for the rice cooker used here that is about 1½ cups of broth for 2 cups of rice. If cooking on the stovetop, use 2 cups liquid per 1 cup uncooked rice.
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Select the appropriate setting for the rice you’re cooking (white rice setting if available) and start the cooker.
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When cooking is complete, fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer: Information provided is for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional nutrition advice.
Calories: 109kcal,
Carbohydrates: 22g,
Protein: 4g