Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice

1. Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.

2. Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.

3. Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.

4. Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.

5. Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.

6. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Cook's note:

You can adjust the seasonings to taste: lime juice and cilantro for a Mexican side, orange juice and thyme for another variety, etc. You can also switch out brown rice for instant white rice or regular-cooking brown rice, but you'll need to read the package to make liquid to dry ratio adjustments.