Herbed Rice

Ingredients:

2 Tbs. butter

1 large shallot, minced

1 Tbs. minced fresh herbs (basil, thyme, oregano)

1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth

1 cup Basmati rice

Salt

Preparation:

Melt butter in small saucepan. Sauté shallots until transparent. Add herbs and cook 1 minute over medium heat.

Add water to broth to measure 2 cups liquid. Stir rice and broth into pan. Increase heat until mixture boils, then cover. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Fluff rice with fork. Season to taste with salt.

Variation:

I like to mix in sliced, cooked mushrooms such as shiitake or crimini.