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Garlic Rice
Garlic Rice is a vibrant yellow rice dish cooked with achiote oil, minced garlic, and vegetable broth, resulting in tender, flavorful grains. The optional addition of orange zest adds a subtle citrus brightness. This rice serves well as a side that complements many dishes, especially those with Latin flavors, and is a staple side dish in many households.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
241 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup neutral oil your choice
- 1 tablespoon achiote powder
- 1 small garlic peeled and minced, head
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- salt to taste
- orange optional, zest
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot, combine oil, achiote powder and chopped garlic. Saute over medium heat for about one minute, until garlic has softened (but is not browning).
- Add uncooked rice to the pot. Stir until rice is evenly coated with oil.
- Add vegetable broth and orange zest (if using) to the pot. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover with lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender and has absorbed all the broth.
- Remove the pot from heat. Leaving the lid in place, allow rice to steam in the pot for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
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Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to reduce excess starch for fluffier grains.
- Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure even steam cooking.
- Allow the rice to steam after cooking to evaporate residual moisture for the best texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
67mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.