Description
A comforting and easy-to-make dish that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil (optional)
- 1 cup of vegetables (like peas or carrots, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rice, water, and salt.
- Add butter or olive oil if desired.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- If using vegetables, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute white rice with brown rice; just adjust the cooking time.
- For a low-sodium option, reduce or omit the salt.
- Add herbs for extra flavor, like parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rasy recipes, easy rice recipes, comfort food, simple cooking