Description
A fragrant and flavorful basil rice that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Combine the rinsed rice with the garlic in the saucepan and stir for a minute.
- Add the water or vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Fluff the rice with a fork after removing it from heat and add the basil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
For added flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water. Feel free to spice it up with ingredients like lemon, cheese, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil rice, side dish, vegetarian recipe