Chili-Basil Rice Recipe
A spiced up side dish recipe for rice prepared with chopped onion, Thai chilies and fresh basil leaves. Who says rice has to be boring?
Servings: 4
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2-3 Thai chilies chopped – or use Serrano peppers - + more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2-1/2 cups water - for even MORE flavor use broth
- 1 cup rice
- 4 large basil leaves chopped
- Juice from one small lime – about 2 tablespoons
- Lightly toasted peanuts
Instructions
- Get the rice going first by heating the oil in a pot. Add onion and chilies and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, to soften.
- Add the ginger and stir. Cook about a minute.
- Add the water (or broth) and rice and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 20 minutes or so, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Garnish with basil leaves, toasted peanuts and extra sliced peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 33.8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.8mg