Basic White Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

It's simple and easy, yet tasty! Being Puerto Rican, I love rice!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Basic White Rice

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 cups white rice

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

salt to taste

2 cups boiling water

Easy Authentic Mexican Rice with Tomato

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice garlic powder and salt. Pour in boiling water to cover rice by about 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Basic White Rice

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 369.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.6g 13%

Carbohydrates: 74.1g 24%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Folate: 213.7mcg 53%

Calcium: 29.6mg 3%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 24.4mg 9%

Potassium: 109.5mg 3%

Sodium: 47mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 37

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.