Cinnamon-Spiced Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 (2 1/2- to 3-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cook onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and cinnamon stick in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until grains become slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in broth, sugar, pepper, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and discard cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

557 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 33.8g 43% DV
Carbs 60.9g 22% DV
Fiber 8.9g 32% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10019.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 486mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 145.5mg 11% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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