Low Sodium White Rice with Toasted Sesame Seeds
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Low Sodium White Rice with Toasted Sesame Seeds. Perfect for health-conscious cooks, this recipe combines fluffy, tender long- or medium-grain white rice with the nutty aroma of golden brown toasted sesame seeds. With an optional drizzle of sesame oil for added depth and a garnish of vibrant parsley or green onions, this dish delivers maximum taste with minimal effort—and no extra salt! Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a versatile accompaniment to any meal, from stir-fries to grilled proteins, offering a healthy, low-sodium alternative without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White rice (uncooked, long-grain or medium-grain)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or green onions (optional, finely chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps the rice cook up fluffy.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the lid on. Let the rice rest for an additional 5 minutes to ensure it finishes steaming.
While the rice is resting, heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and aromatic. Be careful not to burn them.
If you are using sesame oil for extra flavor, drizzle it over the cooked rice. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to distribute the oil (optional).
Transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl or plate. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds evenly over the rice.
If desired, garnish the rice with finely chopped parsley or green onions for a touch of color and freshness.
Serve warm and enjoy your simple, low-sodium dish with toasted sesame seeds!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 6% | |
*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.
