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Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs takes several minutes to prepare.

Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs takes several minutes to cook.

Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs are:

1 1/2 c basmati rice (about 10 ounces)
2 tbsp butter
2 c chopped sweet onions
2 1/2 c water
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp chopped italian parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp chopped tarragon

Here is how you make Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs:

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside. Melt butter in large suacepan over medium high heat. Add onions, saute until translucent, about 5 mintues. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups water and 1 1/2 tsp salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15 mintues. remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 mintues. Stir in herbs. Season with pepper and more salt if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve.Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MUDMOMMA.

The nutritional information for Basmati rice with sweet onion and summer herbs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 957.7

• Total Fat: 24.3 g
• Cholesterol: 61.1 mg
• Sodium: 3,685.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 173.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
• Protein: 18.5 g