How to Use brown rice in a Sentence

brown rice

noun
  • Then sweet white rice, then brown rice, and this and that.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022
  • The brown rice, beans and seaweed are all good sources of fiber.
    Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
  • On the topic of rice, it’s served warm and looks like brown rice.
    Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 July 2022
  • Spent grains look and taste like brown rice, without the heft.
    Larissa Zimberoff, New York Times, 25 June 2018
  • But throw a bunch of lentils and veggies in a pot and then add brown rice?
    Nicole Catanese, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2014
  • Dinner: Baked salmon with a side of spinach and brown rice.
    Korin Miller, Health, 26 May 2024
  • White rice has less than one gram of fiber and brown rice has three to four grams of fiber.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 13 July 2022
  • For the bowl, if using, start with the brown rice, bulghur or quinoa.
    Lindsay Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2020
  • Serve over brown rice or wrapped up in a soft tortilla.
    Alexa Tucker, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Get it atop sushi rice or brown rice, or in a seaweed wrap.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • The bases include quinoa, white rice, brown rice, spring mix or black beans.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Add some plain brown rice or other healthy grain and call it a meal.
    Susan Puckett, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021
  • In fact, often there are two; one with white rice and one with brown rice.
    Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Of the many things that white or brown rice is known for, being filling is high on the list.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
  • To complete this meal serve with a side of brown rice and steamed broccoli.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2019
  • The extra 10 minutes will help make the brown rice just the right amount of tender, Rich says.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The brown rice cream will take about 25 minutes, but it can be done in advance.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Serve with brown rice, whole wheat couscous, or quinoa.
    Jose Cuadros, Philly.com, 29 June 2018
  • Serve it with brown rice for an extra dose of protein and fiber.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2022
  • From there, the greens combine with brown rice (yay, whole grains!), eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Try gluten-free options made from corn, brown rice or quinoa.
    Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Add it to stir-fries with vegetables and healthy grains like brown rice.
    Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Place half a cup of brown rice in a bowl and top with one-fourth of chicken and vegetables.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Serve over brown rice and garnish with green portion of green onions.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2021
  • No guac, no dressing, and brown rice instead of white, duh.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2021
  • Divide cooked white or brown rice or quinoa among shallow bowls.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This marvelous oven has an eight-in-one function with multiple cooking modes to slow cook, braise, bake, and make brown rice, white rice, pasta, and oats.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Because the bran layer slows absorption, brown rice needs more water and a longer cooking time.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Foods such as oats, brown rice, and whole wheat offer more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains.
    Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Both white and brown rice noodles work in this recipe.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025

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