Curried Basmati Rice

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add rice and curry powder; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add salt, broth, and water, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining ingredients. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.

1 cup: 208 cal,2.9g fat,40.1g carbs,1g fiber,279mg sod