Gardens are Easy.

Located in southwest Michigan, Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses is a sustainable commercial operation with over 30 acres of greenhouse production, producing a wide variety of flowering annuals, vegetables, herbs and accent plants.

For those of us who grew up always eating meat and potatoes for the main meal, we need to be reminded of all the ways rice can be served.

Herbed Rice Pilaf

Just a few thoughtful Fresh Flavor™ Herbs can transform rather plain rice and move it into the gourmet category.

Featuring the following Elzinga plants:

Basil

	1 tablespoon butter or margarine
	1 cup uncooked converted rice
	2 cups water
	1 tablespoon chicken base or bouillon (3 chicken bouillon cubes)

	1 ½ teaspoons of dried Fresh Flavor™ Parsley leaves, crushed
	¼ teaspoon dried Fresh Flavor™ Mint leaves, crushed
	¼ teaspoon dried Fresh Flavor™ Basil leaves, crushed

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, sauté rice in butter until it is golden in color, stirring frequently.
2. Add water, chicken base or bouillon, parsley, mint and basil. Stir well.
3. Bring mixture to boil.
4. Cover tightly. Reduce hat and simmer 22-25 minutes, until all water is absorbed.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information per serving: 178 calories, 3 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrate, 8 milligrams cholesterol, 704 milligrams sodium.

Additional Information

Difficulty Level: 1 · Preparation Time: 5 minutes · Recipe Source: Deanna House, House Specialties Encore · Serves: 4 · Cooking Time: 30 minutes ·