Parmesan-basil rice pilaf

[Mama Mangia]

PARMESAN-BASIL RICE PILAF

1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. bottle minced garlic
2 cups uncooked Long Grain Rice
1/2 cup water
2 (14¼ oz.) can fat-free chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cups (2 oz.) pre shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

Thaw the peas while the rice is cooking. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic. Sauté 30 seconds or until lightly browned. Add rice. Cook for two minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in water and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 20 minutes, or until liquid is almost absorb. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients, tossing well.

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Mama this sounds wonderful.

[Mama Mangia]

Trust me it is! It goes with so many different things too.

[cookie]

Thanks Mama, I'm always looking for rice recipes, this recipe looks Good! Cookie