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Pine Nut and Basil Rice

4.2

(20)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook pine nuts in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer pine nuts to a bowl. Add rice to oil in pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover rice and cook over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Finely chop basil. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in basil, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsPine NutNutRiceRice & GrainsBasilHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet
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