How long does Herb Rice take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Herb Rice serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Herb Rice vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Herb Rice?

1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 tbsp Mixed Italian Herbs, ½ Red Capsicum, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Garlic, ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Herb Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Herb Rice?

About 465 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Herb Rice

Name: Herb Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; ½ Red Capsicum; ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 1 tbsp Mixed Italian Herbs; 1 tsp Salt

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as herbed rice · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Herb rice: basmati tossed in garlic butter with red capsicum, chilli flakes and mixed Italian herbs. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

7 items

2 people

Basmati Rice1 cup
Butter2 tbsp
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Red Capsicum½
Red Chilli Flakes½ tsp
Mixed Italian Herbs1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	465kcal	930kcal
Protein	8.9g	18g
Carbohydrate	81g	162g
Fat	12g	24g
Fibre	3g	6g
Sugar	1.4g	2.8g

Cookd masalas for basmati rice

Method

1
Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins
Basmati Rice
2
In a pot, add plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Boil the rice until 90% done. Strain and set aside.
ButterGarlicRed CapsicumRed Chilli FlakesMixed Italian Herbs
3
In a pan, heat butter and add the garlic. Saute until light brown. Add the bell pepper, red chilli flakes and dried mixed herbs.
4
Add the rice and salt and mix well.
Salt

Before you start

How long does Herb Rice take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Herb Rice serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Herb Rice vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Herb Rice spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Herb Rice?: 1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 tbsp Mixed Italian Herbs, ½ Red Capsicum, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tbsp Garlic, ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Herb Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Herb Rice?: About 465 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.