Perfect Microwave Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	6.36 Kcal (27 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.72g	1%
Cholesterol	1.91mg	1%
Sodium	2.17mg	0%
Potassium	0.21mg	0%
Protein	0.01g	0%
Calcium	10.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	6.08 Kcal (25 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.69g	1%
Cholesterol	1.82mg	1%
Sodium	2.08mg	0%
Potassium	0.2mg	0%
Protein	0.01g	0%
Calcium	10.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Weightwatchers Points

0.2

Points
0

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Good Points

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

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