Herb Mix for Rice

Name: Herb Mix for Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons beef bouillon granules; 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 2 tablespoons dried minced onion; 4 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):; 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice

This flavorful herb mix for rice is a great recipe to mix ahead as a side with baked chicken or pork chops. Just increase or decrease the amount for the servings needed. —Arlene Haupt, Madison, Wisconsin

Ingredients

5 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice

Directions

In an airtight container, combine the first six ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup total).
To prepare rice: In a saucepan, bring water and 3 tablespoons herb mix to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 179 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 742mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Herb Rice-Mix in Simple & Delicious March/April 2007

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PrplMonky5

Dec 16, 2016

Maybe I didn't make this right but I found it to be too bland. I had to add salt to it, and I never do that. Once the salt was added, I was able to taste the other herbs a lot better. There are other, better recipes out there. I probably won't be using this recipe again.
Brossi

May 8, 2016

Very nice. Used 4 tablespoons herb mix to 2 cups raw long grain rice and 3 cups water in rice cooker. May even use a little more herb mix next time or even stir through a little butter. 10/10. Thanks for a lovely recipe. Such a nice change from plain rice.
SWillard

Feb 19, 2011

This is a great addition to plain rice. As the previous reviewer suggested, I used less than called for for 1 cup rice (I used 1 1/2 tablespoons of mix). I have also used this to flavor bread crumbs or flour for breading, and I dusted about 1 teaspoon on top of a pot roast before cooking.
janechristie

Feb 7, 2010

I always prepare this recipe. The rice tastes great, but I use 1 tablespoon of herb mix to every 1 cup of uncooked rice.Thank You!