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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

American-style Rice

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	American	Rice	3	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Uncooked rice
2	c	Cold water
1/2		To 1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Put rice, water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan; cover with a
tight-fitting lid. Bring to a vigorous boil then turn heat as low as
possible. Continue to cook 14 minutes. Do not stir or lift cover.  Turn
off heat; allow rice to steam, covered, for 10 minutes more  Makes 3
cups.

A Message from our Provider:

“The thankful heart sees the best part of every situation. It sees problems and weaknesses as opportunities, struggles as refining tools, and sinners as saints in progress. #Francis Frangipane”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 68 Calories From Fat: 1 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 97.4mg Potassium: 18.5mg Carbohydrates: 14.8g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: 1.4g