Savory Herb Rice Recipes

HERBED BUTTER GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Add oil and rice to a small sauce pan. Sauté on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often so the rice doesn't burn. Once the rice starts to turn golden, add the garlic, cook for a minute and then add the broth, parsley, butter, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low, put the lid on and simmer for 18 minutes.
• Feel free to garnish with some fresh parsley. Enjoy!

HERBED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

HERBED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (I need to pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.) Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

SAVORY RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions (for 3 cups of rice, put 2 cups of water in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add kosher salt and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir; cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes).
• In a skillet, saute sliced onion in 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil for 5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms. Saute mixture for 10 minutes or until mushrooms have softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To rice, add onion/mushroom mixture, poultry seasoning, chicken broth and 1 tablesoon butter. Combine and serve.

SAVORY HERB RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter and bouillon.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add rice, soy sauce, minced onion, onion powder, basil, marjoram, and thyme.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.