Low Fat Rice with Peas and Corn
Elevate your weeknight meals with this quick, nutritious Low Fat Rice with Peas and Corn recipe that's as satisfying as it is simple to make. Featuring long-grain white rice toasted in olive oil, this dish is simmered to perfection alongside vibrant frozen peas and sweet corn kernels, creating a colorful and wholesome entrée or side dish. Seasoned with a touch of salt, black pepper, and finished with fresh parsley, every bite bursts with subtle flavors that complement a variety of proteins or can stand alone as a light vegetarian option. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-fat recipe is perfect for busy schedules, offering a healthy and delicious solution in under half an hour. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or a quick weekday lunch, this recipe combines convenience, flavor, and health in one irresistible dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 0.5 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring gently for 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add 0.5 cups of frozen peas and 0.5 cups of frozen corn kernels to the saucepan.
Cover again and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender, and water is fully absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
