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[NEW] Garlicky Brown Rice

A low-sodium diet doesn't have to mean low flavor! Using garlic, low-sodium broth, onions, and pepper, this simple rice dish is packed with flavor.
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Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 50 min.
Total Time: 55 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Garlicky Brown Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
  • 4 Tbsp. sliced green onions ½ tsp. pepper

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden (1-2 minutes).
  2. Stir in rice and broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed (40-45 minutes).
  3. Top with green onion and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 172 g
Amount per serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 25.2mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 6%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 21.3mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 143.9mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Fiber
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Added Sugar
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