Simple Spiced Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Simple Spiced Rice Recipe). This is a savory side for many meats. This is a very simple version that would appeal to a wide range of palates.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Simple Spiced Rice Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups uncooked basmati rice

1 small onion

chopped

4 cups water

2 teaspoons salt

2 whole cinnamon sticks

1 large bay leaf

Taco Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook and stir the basmati rice and onion until the rice kernels are coated with butter and the onion is translucent 5 to 8 minutes. The rice will give off a slightly toasted fragrance. Pour in water and mix in salt cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the saucepan and simmer the rice until all the water has disappeared and the rice appears dry about 18 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Nutritional Information

Simple Spiced Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 195.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 38g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 3.5g 5%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 92.3IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 1.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 15.2mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 2.5mg 1%

Potassium: 17.3mg 1%

Sodium: 605.8mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 31.2

*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.