Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)

Name: Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; Fresh cilantro

Fluffy white rice cooked with garlic and a touch of broth. The perfect kidney-friendly side dish.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

60mg

Phosphorus

60 / 800mg

180mg

Sodium

180 / 2000mg

110mg

Potassium

110 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use low-sodium broth or just water + garlic. Rinse rice well to remove excess starch.

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
Fresh cilantro

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium Plant Based

Cooking Steps

1
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic 2 min.
3
Add rice, stir to coat with oil, toast 2 min.
4
Pour in broth, bring to boil, cover and reduce heat.
5
Simmer 18 min, then rest off heat 5 min.
6
Fluff with fork, garnish with cilantro.

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