Basil Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 3/4 cups water ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed ⓘ
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
  • 1 garlic clove, halved ⓘ
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper ⓘ

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring to boil the rice and water. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer at low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, reduce the basil, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a rough puree. Incorporate the basil mixture to the rice and stir.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 30g 38% DV
Carbs 27.8g 10% DV
Fiber 7g 25% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9838.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 388.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 128.3mg 10% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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