Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic along with the rinsed rice and sauté for about two minutes until slightly toasted.
- Carefully add vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed—resist lifting the lid!
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg