Description
A quick and easy seasoned rice recipe that comes together in about 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and olive oil to the boiling water.
- Stir the mixture, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Stir in fresh herbs (if using) and serve.
Notes
This seasoned rice is great for using up leftovers or adapting with different spices and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg