Simple Herb Rice

Name: Simple Herb Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 chicken bouillon cubes or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cubes; 2 cups boiling water; 2 cups instant rice; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, optional

"I revised an old stuffing recipe several times to come up with this simple savory side dish," shares Lisa Mathew of Buffalo, Missouri. "It's a breeze to prepare using instant rice, and everyone loves its herb flavor."

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 chicken bouillon cubes or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups boiling water
2 cups instant rice
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon celery salt, optional

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to the skillet. Stir in rice, parsley, sage and celery salt if desired.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 202 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Simple Herb Rice in Quick Cooking September/October 1999