Basmati Rice with Basil and Mint - Recipes | American Family

By littlefish

This foolproof cooking method also works with long-grain white rice and jasmine rice.

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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from americanfamily.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.