Garlic and Herb Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice (Rinsed)
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• olive oil (A drizzle)
• 1.5 tbsp butter (Place on top in two pieces)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (Alternatively, use fresh minced garlic; amount not specified)
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.375 tsp dried thyme (Source gives a range of ¼–½ tsp)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (Chopped)
• lemon juice (A squeeze; optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the basmati rice well, then drain it.

2. 2

   Add the rice, chicken broth, a drizzle of olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Place the butter on top in two separate pieces, distributing it across the dish.

4. 4

   Cover the dish tightly, first with parchment paper and then with aluminum foil.

5. 5

   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Leave the dish covered to rest for 10 minutes after baking.

7. 7

   While the rice bakes, chop the fresh parsley.

8. 8

   Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the chopped fresh parsley and an optional squeeze of lemon juice.

9. 9

   Serve as a side dish.

Notes

Optional herb variations suggested: choose a combination of 3–4 herbs from rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, or parsley. The description gives ¼–½ tsp dried thyme; the transcript says ¼ or ½ tsp. Olive oil and lemon juice amounts are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• oven-baked
• rice
• herbs
• easy