Coconut Water Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This is a better version of your everyday, regular white rice. It has a nice flavor to it. Follow the directions exactly, and you'll always get fluffy rice.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Coconut Water Rice

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

2 cups coconut water (such as Goya®)

1 cup water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Maria's Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine rice coconut water water olive oil and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and cook covered until liquid is absorbed about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid while rice is cooking. Fluff with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Water Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 260.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5g 10%

Carbohydrates: 52.3g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 144.4mcg 36%

Calcium: 37.9mg 4%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 271.4mg 8%

Sodium: 475.9mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 25.4

*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.

(-)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.