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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Fill a large pot with the 3 quarts of water (not 3 cups–we’re living on the edge here)
- 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
- 3 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vinegar or citrus juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 786g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 255 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.46g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.13g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium 82mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 55.83g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.43g | 0% |
| Protein 4.95g | 8% |
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