Toasted Brown Basmati Rice

This is what the Chachere's seasoning looks like for anyone unfamiliar with it

This is my favorite kind of rice, I make a family size batch and freeze or refrigerate it in air-tight containers for easy dinners throughout the week. Its easy to add different toppings like slivered almonds, and I also like it with mushrooms, enjoy!

Ingredients

1-3 T coconut oil (other types of cooking oil such as canola will do as well)

1-2 cups rinsed brown basmati rice

Seasoning:

1-3 cloves minced garlic

1-3 T olive oil

1 tsp sea salt

1 T dried oregano

1 tsp ground pepper

1 tsp Chachere’s seasoning (Cajun seasoning found in many grocery stores)

Preparation:

1.     Stir rice and oil in hot pan until it is fragrant and some kernels are a little lighter in color

2.     Add 2-4 cups water and bring to boil, then lower heat and cover

3.     Simmer for 50 minutes then remove from heat

4.     While rice is simmering combine all “seasoning” ingredients and set aside, add once rice is removed from heat

5.     After seasoning, let stand for 5-10 minutes

*optional serving suggestion, toast some slivered almonds in coconut oil and sprinkle on top for added texture, taste, and protein

Shopping list

coconut oil

brown basmati rice

garlic

sea salt

dried oregano

ground pepper

Chachere’s seasoning

*optional: slivered almonds

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