Low Sodium Chipotle Rice
Elevate your mealtime with this flavorful and health-conscious Low Sodium Chipotle Rice recipe, packed with bold smoky undertones and vibrant seasonings—all while keeping salt to a minimum. Perfectly cooked long-grain white rice is infused with aromatic garlic, sauteed onion, and a hint of fiery chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, delivering a smoky heat that balances beautifully with zesty lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro. This dish substitutes unsalted vegetable broth for extra moisture and richness without compromising on heart-friendly goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make side dish is a versatile addition to tacos, burritos, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. Bursting with flavor, it's the ideal low-sodium alternative to traditional seasoned rice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Chop the chipotle pepper finely and add it to the pan. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat the grains with the oil and spices for about 1 minute.
Pour in the water and the unsalted vegetable broth. Stir in the ground cumin and black pepper.
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*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.
