Herbed Basmati Rice

Name: Herbed Basmati Rice
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; cooking spray; 1 cup uncooked basmati rice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup water; 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
cooking spray
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
2

Add rice and garlic to pan; Saute 2 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted.
3

Add water, broth, and salt to pan; bring to a boil.
4

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
5

Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
6

Stir in onions, nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and pepper.