basmati rice with pine nuts

Name: BASMATI RICE WITH PINE NUTS
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) basmati indian-style rice; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) pine nuts; - salt to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Oct 19, 2012

When I first discovered Basmati rice years ago, I thought, "This is lovely, but what can I do to dress it up?" I knew I wanted something crunchy, so I looked in the pantry and saw the pine nuts (pinolas) that I often use in salads. I added them to the rice and it was "Love at First Bite!"

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prep time 10 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package basmati indian-style rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup pine nuts
- salt to taste

How To Make basmati rice with pine nuts

Step 1

I used Tasty Bite Basmati Rice, which is fully cooked, but you can use other brands. This brand only has 2 servings.

Step 2

Cook rice according to package instructions. Keep warm.
Step 3

In a medium skillet, brown the pine nuts in melted butter over low heat until nicely browned. Remove from heat and drain very briefly on paper towels.
Step 4

Add browned pine nuts to rice, along with salt. Stir to mix. Serve with meat or fish.
Step 5

You may add 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or 2 Tbsp. chopped, cooked onion if you like, but I prefer it without so as to savor the wonderful flavor of the rice.
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