Sun Dried Tomato Rice Pilaf
Make this decadent Sun Dried Tomato Rice Pilaf to go with a dinner soon. Light basmati rice cooked in a vegetable broth with tangy sun dried tomatoes and dried herbs.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 298kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion peeled and finely diced
- 1 jar sun dried tomatoes drained and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice
- 2 3/4 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat on the stove top. Add the olive oil and diced onions. Cook down until soft, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the sun dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and salt to the cooked onions. Stir well and cook until fragrant about 2 minutes.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir well to ensure the rice is incorporated well. Cook for about 1 - 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour over the broth and stir. Cover and leave to cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve topped with fresh basil if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Sun Dried Tomato Rice Pilaf
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 298
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 475mg21%
Potassium 1374mg39%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 677IU14%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.