Healthy Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, peas, carrots, or peppers (optional)
In medium pan, heat oil and saute onion, garlic, and rice. Add hot water and salt. Bring to a full boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring. If desired, add vegetables, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Uncover, give rice a full turn and cover again. Turn heat off. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe yields 6 servings White Rice; serving size: 1/2 cup
Each serving provides (without optional vegetables): Calories: 270, Total fat: 3g, Saturated fat: Less than 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 183mg
