Light Rosemary Rice

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
This quick rice dish is a favorite with my family. It's low in fat because it gets it's flavor from herbs, not butter. -Connie Regalado of El Paso, Texas

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice, rosemary and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 250 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.