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Herbed Basmati Rice

Source of Recipe

Cooking Light magazine


Recipe Introduction

This makes a very nice side dish. I use the dried herbs.

List of Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter
1 large clove garlic -- minced
3/4 Cup basmati rice -- uncooked
1 1/2 Cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon minced fresh basil -- (1/2 t. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme -- (1/4 t. dried)
3 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese




Recipe

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add garlic, and saute 1 minute.

Add rice, stir well.

Add water and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in onion, basil, and thyme. Sprinkle with cheese.

Yield: 4 servings

Calories - 196 (27% from fat)
Protein - 6.4g
Fat - 5.8g (sat 2.4g)
Carbohydrate 28.5g
Fiber 0.5g
Cholesteral 7mg
Iron 1.7mg
Sodium 499mg
Calcium 142mg