Copycat “uncle Ben’s” Long Grain & Wild Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 147
Copycat "Uncle Ben's" Long Grain & Wild Rice Recipe
in Rice

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon dry chopped onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken stock ( or 2 cup water plus 1 tbsp low sodium chicken boullion granules )
1 cup long grain rice
1/3 cup dry wild rice
1 tablespoon butter ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
198
Sugar
0.2g
Fat
3.9g
This copycat 'Uncle Ben's' Long Grain & Wild Rice recipe is a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought packages of flavored rice that often contain artificial flavors and preservatives. The recipe uses natural ingredients and is easy to make. The long grain rice and wild rice used in this dish are both nutritious and gluten-free. Turmeric used in this dish has ant-inflammatory properties and helps boost immunity. This recipe is perfect as a side dish with chicken, beef, or fish, it can be eaten by itself as well.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, add all the rice mixture ingredients together, except the butter. Stir well to mix everything together.
2.Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir everything together again, then turn the heat down to low. Put the lid on the saucepan and leave it to simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
3.Once cooked, stir the butter into the mixture and fluff the rice with a fork. Leave the rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This copycat ‘Uncle Ben’s’ Long Grain & Wild Rice recipe is easy to make and serves as a perfect side dish for any meal.
It uses natural ingredients instead of artificial flavors and preservatives found in store-bought packets.

CONS

The dish can be high in sodium if the chicken bouillon granules that are used contain a lot of salt.
It is best to use low sodium bouillon granules, or if possible, use homemade chicken stock instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish has many health benefits as it is made from natural ingredients. Long grain rice used in this recipe is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Wild rice, on the other hand, is low in calories and is a good source of protein and fiber. Both types of rice are gluten-free. Turmeric used in this dish has anti-inflammatory properties and is a good source of antioxidants.

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