Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of uncooked rice
- 2 cups of water or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup of uncooked rice and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Gently stir the rice with a fork to separate the grains for even cooking.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve with fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, add water and heat in microwave or on the stove.
- Use vegetable broth for added flavor without extra calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Low-Calorie, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked rice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg