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Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes Serves 10

This side dish from Janice Thornton can be used with any Mexican or East Indian meal.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups long grain rice, dry

4 cups water

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 tablespoon turmeric

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 bay leaf

INSTRUCTIONS

Put all ingredients into a heavy-bottom pot, stir well, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook over low heat until rice has absorbed water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard garlic and bay leaf. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Per serving: 100 cal.; 2 g pro.; 22 g carb.; trace g fat; 0 mg chol.; 191 mg sod.; 1 g fiber; 0 g sugar; 2 percent calories from fat.

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