Basil Basmati Rice

Name: Basil Basmati Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, halved; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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Recipe by Boomette

From Coup de Pouce. This is done in 30 minutes.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1 ³⁄₄

cups water
¹⁄₂

cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed
2

tablespoons olive oil
2

tablespoons lemon juice
1

garlic clove, halved
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, bring to boil the rice and water. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer at low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, reduce the basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a rough puree. Incorporate the basil mixture to the rice and stir.

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