Green Garden Herby Basmati Rice with Basil, Mint, Chives & Rosemary

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and drain the rice.
2. 2
   Place rice in the pot and cover with approximately 1-inch of water.
3. 3
   Add olive oil, onion, basil, mint, chives, cilantro, rosemary, and salt and pepper. (The black pepper beautifully highlights the herbs here and offers a nice kick. But feel free to adjust to taste if you prefer a less “peppery” end result.)Bring water to boil, allow to boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then mix ingredients and cover the pot. Reduce temperature to medium low. To avoid the rice from getting soggy, I used the Persian kitchen technique of placing a paper towel below the lid to capture the moisture.Cook on low heat for approximately 1 hour.