LIGHT ROSEMARY RICE

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This quick rice dish is a favorite with my family. It's low in fat because it gets it's flavor from herbs, not butter. -Connie Regalado of El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, rosemary and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.