Perfect Microwave Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 3 1/2 3 1/2 cups canned broth or 3 1/2 cups homemade stock
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except salt in a large microwave safe bowl.
  2. Rice doubles in size during cooking so choose a container large enough to accommodate final product.
  3. Microwave uncovered on high for 10 minutes.
  4. Then microwave uncovered on medium-low for 15 minutes.
  5. Do not stir rice at anytime during cooking process.
  6. Season with salt and fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

318 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.8g 33% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9735.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 70.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 8.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

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

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