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Herb Rice

While I love my plain white rice, sometimes we need to change things up. And adding herbs is a tasty way to brighten the flavors and your health.

My favorite herb to use in this dish is thyme. Thyme, like its other mint family relatives, is known to be anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and a great antioxidant. With so many compounds, it’s said to help treat things from intestinal infections to skin conditions.

Other than eating thyme, there are a number of uses. It is used in tea, mouthwash, face masks, and nasal sprays. You can also extract essential oils from it for aromatherapy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp thinly sliced green onion tops
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil
  • 2 tsp minced fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons GFCF parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 pine nuts

Preparation:

  • Mince garlic, basil, and thyme
  • Thinly slice green onions
  • Saute garlic in oil for 1 min
  • Add rice and mix
  • Add water and salt
  • Bring to a boil
  • Cover then bring down to a simmer for 20 min, liquid should be absorbed
  • Mix in green onions, basil, and thyme
  • Top with cheese and pine nuts

GFCF, SF

Legend:

  • GFCF – gluten free casein free
  • SF – soy free
  • DF – dairy free
  • EF – egg free

Resources:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-thymus-vulgaris-88803

22 Comments

  1. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on November 13 at 5:46 pm

    It’s thyme to get cookin!

  2. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on November 17 at 2:02 pm

    I came here for this comment^

  3. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on November 19 at 7:42 am

    Seriously though, thyme has such a unique fragrance and flavor

  4. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on November 22 at 1:30 pm

    yeah right? I could add it to just about anything

  5. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on November 28 at 10:19 pm

    We can all use a little more thyme…

  6. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on November 29 at 1:27 pm

    Oh nice! Another point for you

  7. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on December 1 at 3:11 pm

    I’m here all day, I got…

  8. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on December 3 at 6:34 am

    Ahhh someone’s on a roll

  9. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on December 7 at 7:01 pm

    On second thought, time to stuff my face. This herb rice is heavenly with my dinner

  10. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on December 9 at 12:23 pm

    Oh you must be in a different THYME zone, lunch just finished here…and I wants herb rice

  11. chilcusthusb
    chilcusthusb on December 11 at 10:05 pm

    Hey you got the puns too! So, Hawaii or something?

  12. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on December 13 at 10:20 am

    Sorry late lunch, but nope Alaska! I wish Hawaii

  13. uyvnlayernw
    uyvnlayernw on December 17 at 7:03 pm

    Thyme for a vacation!

  14. drivhelosh
    drivhelosh on December 19 at 3:41 pm

    Yesss seriously, I need to soak some rays

  15. uyvnlayernw
    uyvnlayernw on December 20 at 8:57 pm

    Thought I’d join the party! Looked like y’all were having pun

  16. imagchowit
    imagchowit on December 23 at 1:11 am

    Dont have Basmati. Does jasmine work?

  17. provigracno
    provigracno on December 25 at 6:18 pm

    I’m dying inside haha this comment section is so punny

  18. gospdepichm
    gospdepichm on December 28 at 1:06 pm

    these puns are getting out of hand…

  19. provigracno
    provigracno on December 30 at 7:01 pm

    Oh we’re sorry, is it thyme to stop?

  20. gospdepichm
    gospdepichm on December 31 at 7:44 am

    i walked straight into that one

  21. sufpaiopph
    sufpaiopph on January 3 at 5:51 pm

    I feel like any rice works! I mean Chipotle has cilantro rice

  22. respseenco
    respseenco on January 6 at 6:49 pm

    Chipotle = <3 <3 <3

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