Seasoned Rice

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I love this recipe. I created it about a year ago and experimented with it till I felt it tasted just right. It has a light flavor and works well with lentil dishes and steamed veggies.

Submitted by veggigoddess
Updated on January 29, 2025
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 cup Basmati rice

  • 3 ⅔ cups water, divided

  • 2 tablespoons soy margarine

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.

  2. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, basil and salt; heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

74 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185 Calories
5g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* 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.