RICE PILAF WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Basil     Pine Nut     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring broth to simmer in small saucepan. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. Meanwhile, heat oil in another heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add rice and stir 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir basil and toasted pine nuts into rice. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

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