CORN AND RICE MEDLEY

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Very nice with crab cakes, or chicken. basmati rice is best for this recipe.

Provided by Retta

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups water
2 cups fresh corn kernels
3 large shallots, sliced thinly
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g