Herbed Basmati Rice

Name: Herbed Basmati Rice
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups lower-sodium vegetable broth; ½ cup uncooked brown basmati rice; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion tops; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro and/or parsley; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint; 1 ½ teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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This simple rice is a perfect side dish for meat, poultry or fish. Fresh mint, cilantro, green onions and lemon peel add to the delicious nutty flavor of the basmati rice. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
½ cup uncooked brown basmati rice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion tops
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro and/or parsley
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
1 ½ teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan combine broth, rice and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in green onion tops, cilantro, mint, lemon peel and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/3 cup

Per Serving:

95 calories; 0.5 g total fat; 175 mg sodium. 39 mg potassium; 20.5 g carbohydrates; 1.9 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 2.3 g protein; 437 IU vitamin a iu; 5 mg vitamin c; 9 mcg folate; 13 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 4 mg magnesium;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch

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