Soy-Free Crispy Rice

Satisfy your craving for a delightful crunch with this Soy-Free Crispy Rice recipe, a flavorful spin on the classic crispy rice dish that's perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients. Featuring tender white rice simmered in a savory blend of chicken or vegetable broth and seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, and nutrient-rich nutritional yeast, this dish delivers layers of umami without the need for soy sauce. The key to achieving its signature golden crust lies in cooking the rice in a hot skillet undisturbed, creating irresistibly crispy bits that pair beautifully with fresh garnishes of green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of zesty lime. Whether served as a side dish or the star of your meal, this gluten-free and soy-free recipe will delight your taste buds while accommodating dietary needs. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a simple yet satisfying recipe you’ll want to make on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups White rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Cooked chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
• 4 each Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 2.5 cups of water with 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Stir in the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 4

Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cooled rice to the pan, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the mixed seasonings over the rice. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes or until the bottom layer becomes golden and crispy.

Step 8

Carefully flip sections of the rice to allow the top side to crisp up as well, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the crispy rice to a serving platter, garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the rice before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1369.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1258.6

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 202.4mg	0%
Sodium 2587.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 88.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.0IU	0%
Calcium 211.3mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1237.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 34.1%