Best 7 Basmati Rice With Sweet Onions And Summer Herbs Recipes

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Discover the flavors of summer with this delightful recipe for basmati rice with sweet onions and summer herbs. This dish is a vibrant combination of aromatic basmati rice, caramelized sweet onions, and a medley of fresh summer herbs. The result is a flavorful and satisfying side dish that will elevate your weeknight meals or special occasions. Simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the summer harvest.

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BASMATI RICE



Basmati Rice image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup long grain basmati rice
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

HERBED BASMATI RICE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long-grain (white) basmati rice (recommended: Texmati)
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (I need to pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.) Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

HERBED BASMATI RICE



Herbed Basmati Rice image

Provided by Aljean Harmetz

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons butter
3 cups basmati rice (see note)
2 Maui onions or medium-sized yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/3 cup coarsely chopped purple-basil leaves (see note)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a large pot and saute the rice with the onions and garlic until golden. Add the boiling water and stir well.
  • Stir in the rosemary, basil, fennel seeds, salt, pepper and cashews. Cover and bake for 18 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 482 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD



Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Rice     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lunch     Pea     Radish     Squash     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups cooked basmati rice, cooled
2 cups bite-size pieces assorted vegetables (such as radishes, tomatoes, peas, summer squash) or carrot ribbons
3/4 cup torn mixed leafy greens, sprouts, and herbs
1/3 cup chopped red, yellow, or white onion or scallions
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
  • Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.

BASMATI RICE WITH SWEET ONIONS AND SUMMER HERBS



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Herb     Onion     Rice     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Graduation     Father's Day     Dinner     Summer     Healthy     Tarragon     Dill     Parsley     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups basmati rice (about 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 cups chopped sweet onions (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Season with pepper and more salt, if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve.

HERBED BASMATI RICE



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This is a recipe I got out of Cooking Light Magazine. I thought it tasted awesome especially since it is also good for you!! I made a few changes from the original recipe: I skipped the olive oil and only used cooking spray, skipped the added salt, and the fresh basil (as I didn't have any available). The only other change that I made was I added the onions to the pan at the beginning with the rice and garlic. I thought that it turned out great and think I will make it the same way next time.

Provided by nkoprince08

Categories     Rice

Time 32m

Yield 2/3 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
cooking spray
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onion
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 fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add rice and garlic to pan; Saute 2 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted.
  • Add water, broth, and salt to pan; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in onions, nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 148, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.5

BASMATI RICE, SWEET



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My Indian friend gave me this from his mothers chefs cookbook. Its wonderful. People always fail with rice. The secret is in the PAN, and amount of water used. Steam cooks rice.You can use the same method for plain basmati too. just using a little oil.

Provided by PhilH

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 cloves
6 -8 green cardamoms, split (or 6 black)
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons sugar (brown is better)
5 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon marine salt

Steps:

  • First soak rice in tepid water min 10 mins (tepid gets rid of any starch quicker. I use a sieve immersed in a pan of water). Rinse through. Leave to drain 10 mins more.
  • In an enamelled cast iron pan(18 or 20 cm Le creuset is perfect) gently fry onions in oil until brown and soft but NOT burned.
  • This should take around 15 minutes Then add cinnamon cardamoms and cloves. When cloves begin to swell add sugar. Gently fry until sugar starts to caramelise. Then add cumin and fry 1 min more.
  • Stir in rice and mix until it takes on color.
  • Have a kettle of boiling water ready and add just sufficient to cover rice by 1cm. Add salt and stir once.
  • Crank up the heat to high. Place lid on pan and DO NOT TOUCH! When jet of steam appears count 2 mins and then reduce to medium for 3 mins more. Then reduce to absolute minimum for 10 more minutes At this point you can lift lid and fluff. (add a few tsps of water if very dry). Replace lid, TURN OFF and leave 10 mins more. You can also pop in low oven if a little sticky. Normally none of these remedial steps are necessary but can get you out of trouble if you got it wrong!
  • Remove hard spices before eating.
  • Serve on its own, with a favorite curry or veg. For plain rice just leave out the spices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 589.5, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Basmati rice is a long-grain rice that is perfect for this dish. It has a light, fluffy texture and a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove the starch and prevents it from becoming sticky.
  • Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will add a lot of flavor to the rice. Use a homemade stock if you can, or a good quality store-bought stock.
  • Sauté the onions and herbs: Sautéing the onions and herbs in butter before adding them to the rice helps to bring out their flavor.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions: Be sure to follow the package directions for cooking the rice. This will ensure that the rice is cooked properly.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.

Conclusion:

This Basmati Rice with Sweet Onions and Summer Herbs is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and flavorful, and the sweet onions and herbs add a touch of sweetness and freshness. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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