![close up view of Brazilian White Rice garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.allrecipes.com/thmb/EeI3X6ry1Zq3qMy6adZuA7Stfdk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/670956-brazilian-white-rice-Dianne-4x3-1-8718ae6280f443f59c2bb6fa9dc10871.jpg)
Ingredients
-
2 cups long-grain white rice
-
2 tablespoons minced onion
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
4 cups hot water
Directions
-
Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
-
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
201 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 201 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 297mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 3g | 7% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 19mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 61mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.