Savory Herb Rice Recipe
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Savory Herb Rice

By: Suzy Mercker 
"'I got this recipe from the mother of one of my college roommates many years ago and filed it away,' writes Suzy Mercker of Lawrenceville, Georgia. 'I found it one night by accident and made it for dinner. Now it's a staple that I often serve with chicken, beef, pork...or even fish.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (100)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon chicken or vegetable bouillon granules
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2/3 cup) equals 178 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 490 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by Smiles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used chicken broth instead of granules as that is what I had on hand. As for the soy sauce,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Basg   view full review
A nice tasty side dish. I used brown rice, and used the tip a reviewer gave of soaking it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I completely forgot to include the soy sauce and this was still delicious. Quiet and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by pixiestix   view full review
Followed the recipe as written. I put it in my rice cooker it came out great. Had a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Janine   view full review
Wow! This is really good ya'll! So long I have searched for a great rice dish. My family and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by JO   view full review
My family really enjoyed this recipe.I added a little more chicken granules than the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by amc   view full review
I used chicken broth instead of water and ommitted the soy sauce. Also, I used brown rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by katie   view full review
This came out soooo good! It will definitely be used over and over! Being from the south, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by smllover   view full review
I had such high hopes for this recipe! My family loves flavored rice, but no one liked this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by SMOSIEUR   view full review
Very nice flavor. Much better than any box mix rice. Added everything (except soy)to rice...

 

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