Select Page

Basmati Rice with Sweet Onions and Herbs

,
This is a perfect side dish that can complement any meal.

Video © Copyright, FixMyRecipe.com, used with permission

Sweet Onions with Basmati Rice, Summer Herbs & Dried Cherries

Print Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter (1/4 stick)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp basmati rice (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 cups sweet onions chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp Italian Parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts toasted

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside.
  2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in herbs, cherries, & walnuts. Season with pepper and more salt, if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve.
Skills

Posted on

July 26, 2015