Basmati Rice with Garlic, Pine Nuts, and Fresh Parsley
Servings 6
Equipment
- Large Saucepan with Lid
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Sea salt and white pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and season with sea salt and white pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid and let cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pine nuts to the dry skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown. Set aside.
- Remove the rice from the heat without removing the lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley, then serve. Enjoy.