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Add a photoThis is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make and full of healthy ingredients. I thought the Parmesan cheese was weird addition, but the flavor blends nicely and it isn't over powering. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup low-fat chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 3 Tbsps Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsps chopped fresh Cilantro (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in medium skillet on high heat. Add rice and garlic to the pan and saute for 2 minutes to toast rice. Add water, broth, and salt to the pan and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions, pine nuts, Parmesan, basil, thyme, pepper and Cilantro. Fluff and serve!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 177g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 229 | |
| Calories from Fat 51 | 22% |
| Total Fat 6.01g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.57g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium 135mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 38.9g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.53g | 0% |
| Protein 4.71g | 8% |
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Goes Well With: Sole Piccata with Spinach
Reviews
May 1, 2009
This is a fantastic side dish...full of flavor and vibrant colors!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
August 31, 2010
I love this indian rice very much!!
It is easy to make.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
January 22, 2011
My husband loved this, although...after he ate it he questioned the nuts....he is allergic to conifers and pine trees are a type of conifer...so we'll see if he breaks out! I had no clue he was allergic to pines! I think everyday he comes home allergic to something else...My daughter loves rice, but wouldn't touch this because she doesn't like "stuff" in her rice. I thought it was just okay. I'll probably make it again, but with out the pine nuts.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
July 12, 2011
In order to succeed this recipe you have to use Diamond Pearl Basmati Rice. This is a Pure Indian Basmati rice. If you want more informations go on the website http://www.sonaimpex.net or send a mail at [email protected]I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
October 1, 2014
Served this last night to friends with chicken divan and got rave reviews - loved it.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
July 8, 2016I liked this rice, i tried something like this but without the nuts. Very good to eat!
October 17, 2009I made this a couple times and it was a big hit. I used a veg broth which colored the rice a little too yellow. I recommend lighter on the broth, heavier on the water. The directions and proportions seem to be perfect, but watch the rice cook carefully so it doesn't stick to the pan.
[8/2/10, second edit] Made this a couple more times and suggest the following modification: use 1.5c water + 0.5c stock (instead of even split). It also works great with Jasmine rice, and I kicked it up a notch on the garlic. Watch out for pine nut prices -- my grocery store sells them for $25/lb -- yikes!
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