Garlic Basil Rice

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Brown rice is a great staple in a healthier lifestyle and this garlic basil version is a perfect staple recipe. It is full of flavor without a lot of added fat and calories...plus it comes together super quick making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner

Skinny Garlic Basil Rice

Serves 6
Prep Time - 5 min 
Cook Time - 30 min 
Total Time - 40 min

Ingredients
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry brown rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Instructions
In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat
Add in onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes
Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes
Stir in rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to coat rice and let it toast up a bit
Add in in chicken stock, basil, salt & pepper, stirring to combine
Bring to a boil
Cover and reduce to a simmer, cooking until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender
Fluff with a fork
Top with additional basil if desired
Serve & Enjoy!!

Each serving (about 1/2 cup) is 6 WW Smart Points
Nutritional Info
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 28 Total Fat 3.1g Saturated Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 645mg Potassium 179mg Total Carbohydrates 39.1g Dietary Fiber 2.2g Sugars 1.1g Protein 4.2g
Vitamin A 2% - Vitamin C 4% - Calcium 3% - Iron 6%

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