Basmati Rice With Sweet Onions & Summer Herbs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (about 10 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
• 2 cups sweet onions, chopped (such as vidalia or walla walla)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh italian parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside.
• 2 melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. stir in herbs.
• 5 season with pepper and more salt, if desired.
• 6 transfer to bowl and serve.