BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED PECANS

Basmati Rice Pilaf With Toasted Pecans image

Provided by MsPia

Categories Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup basmati rice
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons pecans, toasted and chopped
6 lemon slices

Steps:

Cook garlic in oil in a medium saucepan for 30 seconds. Add the rice, water and bouillon granules; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Add lemon zest, mushrooms, green onions, red peppers salt and pepper. Cover and continue cooking 10 minutes or til liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Stir in toasted pecans.
Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 486.4, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4