Contributed by (Recipe adapted from “The Food Network” at www.foodnetwork.ca)

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Ingredients

2 Tbs Olive oil
1 Onion, peeled and diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 C Basmati rice
2 C Water or Broth
Bay leaf
Salt
1 bunch fresh Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Using a small pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil. Stir until they
soften, then add the rice. Stir to coat it well with the oil. Add water or broth and bay leaf and season
with salt. Bring to a simmer, stir and then cover with a tight fitting lid. Turn the heat to low. Let
simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and stir in
cilantro.

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