Herbed Basmati Rice
35 Minutes
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves: 10-16
Royal® Basmati Rice makes the perfect side dish! Packed with flavor, this Herbed Basmati Rice will complement any meal perfectly!
Ingredients
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups Royal® Basmati Rice
6 cloves garlic, minced
7 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup green onions, chopped
1 cup herbs, chopped (parsley, basil, thyme, and/or chives)
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
Preparation
- Soak rice according to package directions and drain.
- In a large heavy bottomed pot, sauté garlic and oil.
- Add rice, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Take off heat and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Toast pine nuts at 350 degrees for 4 minutes or in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden.
- Fluff with a fork and mix in herbs, green onions, cheese, and pine nuts and serve.
