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Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Tracking PixelI 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!

Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf

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.

Success Rice Boil in a bag Basmati

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 uncook 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.

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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 with Ham and Peas

Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Herbed Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

Course Main
Author Jenn Quillen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked Success® Basmati Rice
  • 1 quart water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup cooked sweet peas

Instructions

  1. Prepare Success® Basmati Rice according to package directions - boil in a quart of water for 8-10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the rest of your ingredients into the pot, but save a few green onions to use as a garnish.

 

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Return to stove and cook over medium heat for about five minutes, stirring constantly.

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Comments

    • 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!

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  9. 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!

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    • 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!

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  10. 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!

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  38. 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 🙂

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