Chili-Basil Rice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    263 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

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?

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the ginger and stir. Cook about a minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Garnish with basil leaves, toasted peanuts and extra sliced peppers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 173mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 33.8mg (38%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 38%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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