Semi-Indulgent Easy Brown Rice

1 cup instant brown rice (such as Minute®)

½ teaspoon dried parsley

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

½ teaspoon lemon juice

7 fluid ounces low-sodium chicken broth, or more if needed

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

Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.

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

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

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

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