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Herbed Basmati Rice
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 21 Minutes
Ready In: 41 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Cooking Light. Per 3/4 c. serving: 196 calories, 6.4 g protein, 5.8 g. fat, 28.5 g carbohydrate, 0.5 g fiber, 7 mg cholesterol.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Let the margarine melt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add in garlic; stir/saute for 1 minute (do no let garlic burn).
3. Add in rice; stir well.
4. Add in water and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, lower heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6. Stir in onion tops, basil, and thyme.
7. Sprinkle with cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com