Sugar-Free Herb Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Sugar-Free Herb Rice, a fragrant and wholesome recipe that's as healthy as it is flavorful. Made with fluffy basmati rice, sautéed onions, and garlic, this dish is infused with the fresh, aromatic flavors of parsley, cilantro, and dill. It’s naturally sugar-free and uses a simple cooking technique to ensure perfectly tender, non-sticky rice every time. This versatile recipe can be served as a stand-alone side or as a flavorful base for grilled proteins or roasted veggies. Ready in under 35 minutes and packed with fresh herbs, it's a gluten-free, low-calorie option perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Add this easy herb rice to your recipe rotation for a nourishing and satisfying dish that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add 0.5 cup of finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Mince 2 garlic cloves and add them to the saucepan, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring it is well-coated with the oil and onions.
Pour in 2 cups of water and add 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Stir well.
Increase the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop 0.25 cup each of fresh parsley, cilantro, and dill.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in the chopped herbs.
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust the salt if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a bed for protein or vegetable medleys.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 512 mg | 11% | |
*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.
