Description
A comforting and easy rice recipe that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: herbs or vegetables of your choice
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, butter or oil, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Serve warm and enjoy your meal.
Notes
- You can substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different option.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrients.
- For flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or paprika.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: rice recipes, easy rice dishes, comfort food