HERBED BASMATI RICE

HERBED BASMATI RICE image

Yield 6 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
Cooking spray
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add rice and garlic to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted. Add 1 cup water, broth, and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onions, nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and pepper. Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 182 Calories from fat: 27% Fat: 5.4g Saturated fat: 0.8g Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g Polyunsaturated fat: 2.1g Protein: 4g Carbohydrate: 31.9g Fiber: 1.5g Cholesterol: 2mg Iron: 1.5mg Sodium: 203mg Calcium: 37mg