Rice Pilaf with Shallots and Parmesan
Cooked basmati rice smells like popcorn and has a delicate texture, but you can use any long-grain white rice in this recipe.
Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Dash of sea salt
Preparation
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in rice; sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese, parsley, pepper, and salt.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 266 (21% from fat)
- Fat:
- 6.3g (sat 3.8g,mono 1.8g,poly 0.4g)
- Protein:
- 8.4g
- Carbohydrate:
- 43.9g
- Fiber:
- 0.6g
- Cholesterol:
- 15mg
- Iron:
- 0.8mg
- Sodium:
- 455mg
- Calcium:
- 100mg





