Herbed Basmati Rice

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

From Cooking Light. Per 3/4 c. serving: 196 calories, 6.4 g protein, 5.8 g. fat, 28.5 g carbohydrate, 0.5 g fiber, 7 mg cholesterol.

• Total Time: 41 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 21 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ¾ cup basmati rice , uncooked
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Let the margarine melt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add in garlic; stir/saute for 1 minute (do no let garlic burn).
3. Add in rice; stir well.
4. Add in water and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6. Stir in onion tops, basil, and thyme.
7. Sprinkle with cheese.

Reviews

[Charmie777]

This was good and really easy! Went well with my souvlaki!

[Local Expert]

I used chicken stock instead of water and butter instead of margarine. Very tasty, this would make a great side for fish. This is a really easy recipe, and it doesn't take long at all. In fact, the rice took a lot less than 20 minutes, it took about 8 minutes and longer than that it started burning to the bottom. I was wondering if maybe the cooktime was off because 3/4 a cup of rice is not much at all. This would serve maybe 2 people.