Ina's Herbed Basmati Rice

Elevate your side dish game with Ina's Herbed Basmati Rice, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that perfectly balances fluffy, aromatic rice with vibrant, fresh herbs. This easy-to-follow dish features fragrant basmati rice cooked to perfection with unsalted butter and just the right amount of kosher salt, then beautifully enhanced with the bright flavors of freshly chopped parsley, dill, and green onions. The secret to its light, non-sticky texture lies in rinsing the rice before cooking, ensuring each grain remains delicate and tender. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a versatile and elegant side that pairs flawlessly with grilled meats, seafood, or vegetarian favorites. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this herbed rice recipe is as delicious as it is effortless! Keywords: Herbed Basmati Rice, fluffy rice recipe, easy side dish, fresh herbs, parsley and dill rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 stalks green onions (scallions)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This will help the rice cook up fluffy and not sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice, water, unsalted butter, and kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes without removing the lid.

Step 4

While the rice is cooking, finely chop the fresh parsley, fresh dill, and green onions (scallions). Set them aside.

Step 5

After 15 minutes of cooking, remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the grains.

Step 6

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley, dill, and green onions. Be careful not to mash the rice.

Step 7

Taste the rice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, if needed.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish to complement grilled meats, seafood, or vegetable dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(610.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	453.8

Total Fat 24.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 615.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72.9mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 193.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 44.8%