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Easy Stovetop Rice

Stovetop Rice comes together quickly and easily without a lot of hassle. It’s the perfect base for any number of meals and a super simple side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice quickly. Cover and reduce the heat to low.
  • Allow the rice to cook for 20 minutes, covered. Do not open the pot or stir the rice.
  • At the end of the cook time, the rice will be tender and all the water will be absorbed. Fluff with a fork prior to serving.

Notes

Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
Nutritional values are approximate and based on ¼ the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg