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How to Freeze Rice
Learn how to freeze rice and save time and money. We have been doing this for awhile now and it helps so much during busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Freeze Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
Instructions
- Cook the rice as you normally would prepare the rice.
- Then allow the rice to cool completely.
- Then place the rice in individual freezer bags and freeze.
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Notes
- To Defrost: Pull the frozen rice from the freezer. Run water over the freezer bag to loosen the bag from the frozen rice. Then place the rice in a microwave safe container and add a small amount of water and cover the dish. Microwave for 4-5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork and then it’s ready to enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.