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Ayman's Egyptian rice
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Ayman's Egyptian Rice Recipe

Flavorful rice that's a wonderful side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Rice, Side Dish
Cuisine: African
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Egyptian Rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Kathy Owen

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add about ¼ cup of rice.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is golden brown.
  • Add the spices.
  • Stir to release flavor; add the remaining rice and stir.
  • Add the water and stir.
  • Cover the pot and cook over low heat until the water is completely absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg