Herbed Rice
Transform your everyday side dish into something extraordinary with this vibrant Herbed Rice recipe! Made with fragrant basmati rice and infused with the fresh flavors of parsley, dill, and cilantro, this dish strikes a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. The minced garlic and bright lemon zest add aromatic depth, while a touch of black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, Herbed Rice is the ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a hearty stew. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight side or a dish to impress at your next dinner party, this herby, flavorful rice is sure to shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil. Add olive oil and salt.
Stir in the rinsed rice, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Allow the rice to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop the parsley, dill, and cilantro, and mince the garlic cloves.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and carefully fold in the chopped herbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper.
Serve the herbed rice warm as a side dish for your favorite entree.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 344 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
