I am so over cooking...coming home from a summer full of travel has left me so incredibly spoiled, and I have zero desire to step into the kitchen. Granted, this isn't much different than my usual attitude towards the kitchen, but it's even worse after coming home from a trip!
I made this Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf recipe with Success® Basmati Rice as a quick dinner and liked it so much that I made a second batch to set aside for my weekday lunches!
This recipe is really easy to make and makes for a great side dish or main course if you load up on the ham and peas. I think of it as my healthy answer to our family's favorite pork fried rice that we order from take out!
Success® Basmati Rice is the only boil-in-bag Basmati rice on the market, and I am so thankful for it!
The grains of rice are long and slender, and it elongates 3 to 4 times in length when you cook it.
It has a distinctive fragrance and a fluffy texture that really makes it look appetizing, so picky eaters won't be dissuaded by its appearance.
What I really love about Success® Basmati Rice, well ALL Success® Rice actually, is that it's pre-portioned, boil-in-bag cooking means no mess, no measuring and hello? No burnt rice or rice cookers necessary!
I never fail to burn or not fully cook the rice when I try to cook it conventionally or in a rice cooker. Success® Rice cooks in just ten minutes with no fuss - and I know that it will always come out perfectly!
The white and brown Success® Rice can sit up to 30 minutes before being served, so it's also a great make-ahead option during busy weeknights or as a side dish during dinner parties.
There are four different varieties available including the Success® Basmati Rice, Success® Jasmine Rice, Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice and Success® White Rice, as well as a few aromatic varieties too! You can learn more about all of the Success® Rice options here.
Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Success® Basmati Rice
- 1 quart water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped cooked ham
- ½ cup cooked sweet peas
Instructions
Prepare Success® Basmati Rice according to package directions - boil in a quart of water for 8-10 minutes.
Drain the water from the pot and press a spoon against the bag of Success® Basmati Rice to remove excess water, then pour the rice back into the your pot - do this while the pot is OFF the stove.
Add the rest of your ingredients into the pot, but save a few green onions to use as a garnish.
Return to stove and cook over medium heat for about five minutes, stirring constantly.
Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Success® Basmati Rice
- 1 quart water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped cooked ham
- ½ cup cooked sweet peas
Instructions
- Prepare Success® Basmati Rice according to package directions - boil in a quart of water for 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the water from the pot and press a spoon against the bag of Success® Basmati Rice to remove excess water, then pour the rice back into the your pot - do this while the pot is OFF the stove.
- Add the rest of your ingredients into the pot, but save a few green onions to use as a garnish.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf Success® Rice.
Penelope
I love basmati rice, it's my favorite, so this sounds especially wonderful!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That sounds divine!! We love rice in our house and I love how simple this is to make!
Donna
I love easy dishes and rice is always a hit in our home!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
Thanks for the links to easy recipes. I also have a hard time getting motivation to cook and shortcuts are always welcome. This recipe sounds refreshing and a bit exotic!
Ty
This rice looks so flavorful and delicious!
Nichol
This rice looks so good. I love all the added ingredients!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy
I love your pictures with the directions! It sounds absolutely delicious!
Stefanie
This dish looks so yummy! I like how you added all the extra ingredients to simmer together before serving.
Leandrea Voskanian
We love basmati rice. My favorite thing to make used to be Pork Fried Rice, which used a lot of soy sauce. I have found out that I am allergic to soy and have shied away from rice recipes. This herbed basmati rice pilaf recipe is a total game changer. I can't wait to make this!
Julie Cohn
This looks and sounds so good! I love the Jasmine Rice too, but it is hard to find in the stores. When I do find it, I hoard it, because I never know when I am going to see it again!
Kelly Hutchinson
I love how easy the pre-portioned bags are to use. This recipe is perfect for those nights you do not want to cook but want something yummy to eat.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I am all for shortcuts, too! Especially on busy school nights.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
So quick, but it looks so fancy! I could make this for a weeknight.
Pam
That looks really good and simple! I love Success rice because it's perfect every time.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim)
This sounds really good! I love rice dishes. Love your pictures too!
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy
That Basmati rice looks delicious. The only thing I would do differently is take out the olives.
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy
This looks like a great side dish. It's got so many wonderful flavors.
Liz Mays
Basmati rice is delicious. It's got such a nice texture. This particular dish looks extremely yummy.
Anne (@notasupermom)
Huh, I didn't even know you could get basmati in a bag. This dish looks like it would be good as an entree in the summer.
vanessa: thequeenofswag
Success rice is so great to use to make a Pilaf. This looks delish. I'll have to try it.
mary
This looks delicious. I'm a huge rice fan. Even when I'm watching carbs I sneak in rice lol
Janel (A Mom's Take)
I've never heard of this type of rice before, but willing to try it. We eat a lot of rice and sometimes the regular old rice can get a bit boring. This would help change thing sup a bit.
LyndaS
It looks delicious. I LOVE rice bowls and bet I would enjoy that. I think I just might give it a try.
Jenn
I think it sounds way more exotic than it actually is. LOL! It's pretty simple but the flavors work together really well!
Jenn
Thank you! It was raining pretty much every day and I only use natural sunlight when taking pics, so they weren't as bright as I would have liked them to be!
Jenn
Oh wow, I would be in big trouble if I couldn't ever eat pork fried rice. I am sorry to hear about your allergy! I developed an allergy to shellfish after I had my daughter and it stinks!
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent)
Wowzers that looks and sounds delish! I would probably leave out the pine nuts, just because I don't care for the taste, but other than that .. perfection!
Theresa Gould @ Faith and Family Reviews
Oh this looks good! We love Basmati rice though we've never tried Sucess.
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I do love Basmati Rice, but haven't tried the Success brand. I sure will next time I need some, probably much cheaper than the brand I currently buy.
Brett
this looks awesome. and so simple and crowd pleasing. YUM!
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy
That looks really good. I use Success Rice all the time. I just CANNOT make regular rice. I mean, unless you love sticky, globby rice.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy
This looks delicious! I didn't know they had Success Basmati Rice! I will try it out next time!
Veronica
Why have I never heard of this type of rice. Oh I hate cooking. Lol. Although this dish looks really yummy
Danielle @ We Have It All
Such an easy quick meal but sooo good. With the ham and peas - yum! I love the Success Basmati Rice much better than any other white rice.
aimee fauci
I've never heard of Basmati rice... not sure what that is. I love easy and convenient to make rice. Nom nom.
Debbie Denny
Love rice dish. This looks awesome.
Chrysa
This sounds like a great quick meal for busy weeknights. I didn't realize Success rice made a basmati version.
Pam
I love using Success rice for recipes because it turns out perfectly every single time. This pilaf looks delicious.
kristin
This sounds so very good! I know my family would enjoy this rice, a flavorful side dish for sure!
Carly Anderson
This rice pilaf recipe looks really delicious. This would be a perfect meal for my family and me!
Krystal
Easy and delicious! I'm a big fan! Always looking for ways to spice up boring rice.
Brandy
Oh wow, this looks really easy and I do have some rice lovers in the home. I personally am not a huge rice fan, however, I will eat it. Def think this needs to be added to my meal plan for dinners 🙂
Laura
Thank you for sharing such a simple and delicious looking recipe. It looks like it is one my children will be able to help out with!
Shannon Gosney
Sounds like a yummy recipe! I like using Success Rice.
Melinda
that looks really good. i love finding ways to dress up boring rice
Christie
Wow this turned out delicious! I love the boil in bag option!
Camesha
That looks really yummy! It's packed with good stuff.
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty
That looks like a great idea for lunches! I'm a fan of basmati rice when I've had it, I just never think to make it myself.
Rosey
I'm going to pick up a box of that Jasmine Rice. That sounds delicious to me.
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog
I have my moments. Sometimes I just don't want to cook because I hate the cleanup. If I could get my husband to do all the cleanup, which he does a lot of the time. I would cook lots more. lol
Marcie W.
I always enjoy rice, especially Basmati and Jasmine. I can really appreciate how easy this is!
Marcie W.
I always appreciate making a simple staple, like yummy rice, into a complete meal. The additional ingredients in this recipe sound great!