Basmati Rice with Basil and Mint

Contributed By: banana51
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

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Ingredients

1 cup Basmati rice
2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Minced peeled fresh ginger
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons Chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water; drain.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine; bring to a boil. Cover; wrap handle of pan with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, stirring once. Remove rice from oven; fluff rice with a fork.

Cook's Notes

4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Nutrition Information

Calories: 215 ; Total Fat: 2.3 ; Saturated Fat: 0.3 ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3 ; Carbohydrates: 46.7 ; Protein: 4.5 ; Calcium: 5 ; Sodium: 254 ; Iron: 1.5 ; Fiber: 1.5

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