This was good, but as others have noted, needed a lot more garlic and a little more salt to bring the garlic out. I think some green onions and/or jalapeno peppers are nice too.
Doña Carmen's Garlic Rice
Fusté was greatly influenced by her mentor, Doña Carmen. This recipe of Carmen's turns ordinary rice into a simple yet flavorful side.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 180
- Calories from fat: 6%
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Carbohydrate: 37.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Sodium: 443mg
- Calcium: 17mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Preparation
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and garlic to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 3 1/4 cups water and salt; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Doña Carmen's Garlic Rice Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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