Basmati Rice Pilaf

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon	15ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced shallots
2 cups	320g / 11oz	Basmati rice - rinsed under
		Cold water
3 1/2 cups	829ml	Chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. Fluff with a fork when ready to serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Each serving: 90 calories; 430 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 3 grams fat; 0 saturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 0.60 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 09-18-2002

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