Puerto Rican Steamed Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Low Fat Recipes. (Puerto Rican Steamed Rice Recipe). This basic Puerto Rican version of steamed rice goes well with Carne Guisada and Habichuelas Guisada.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Puerto Rican Steamed Rice Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups uncooked calrose rice

rinsed

Fried Rice with Cilantro

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Bring vegetable oil water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add rice and cook until the water has just about cooked out; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir again and serve. Rice may be a little sticky and may stick to bottom of pot.

Nutritional Information

Puerto Rican Steamed Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 160.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 28.7g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Folate: 59mcg 15%

Calcium: 1.2mg

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 8mg 3%

Potassium: 26.1mg 1%

Sodium: 290.7mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 32.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.