Herbed Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 cup green onions chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
• 0.3 cup pinenuts toasted
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
2. Add rice and garlic to pan; saut 2 minutes or until rice is lightly toasted.
3. Add 1 cup 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.
4. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onions, nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and pepper.