Pine Nut and Basil Rice

A wonderful rice preparation from Gourmet magazine.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup long-grain white rice
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  packed fresh basil leaf

Directions

1. In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook pine nuts in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes.
2. With a slotted spoon, transfer pine nuts to a bowl.
3. Add rice to oil in pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, 1 minute.
4. Add water and bring to a boil.
5. Cover rice and cook over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
6. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand undisturbed for 5 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, finely chop basil.
8. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in basil, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste.