Get Ready for Grilling Season with Herbed Green Rice Recipe
As Memorial Day approaches, culinary enthusiasts are gearing up for the much-anticipated grilling season. Informal gatherings with barbecues are becoming a staple of spring and summer celebrations. For those looking to elevate their outdoor dining experience, a flavorful rice dish makes a perfect side.
One standout option is Herbed Green Rice, which is easy to prepare in advance. It can be stored in a microwave-safe dish and reheated just before serving, allowing hosts to enjoy their gatherings without stress.
Herbed Green Rice Ingredients:
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 cup chicken broth + 1¼ cups water
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, chives, cilantro)
- Olive oil, fennel bulb, red onion, and basmati rice
To create this dish, toast and grind fennel seeds, then puree fresh herbs with hot liquid. Cook onion and fennel, add rice, and combine with the herb broth. Simmer until tender.
Yielding 6 to 8 servings, Herbed Green Rice is both vibrant and delicious, making it a delightful addition to your Memorial Day barbecue. Adapted from Chef Suzanne Goin’s acclaimed cookbook, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Award-winning food writer Cathy Thomas created this recipe, aiming to inspire culinary creativity during the grilling season.
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