Basmati Rice with Pecans

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Combine the basmati rice, chicken broth, and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Stir in toasted pecans, chopped parsley, softened butter, salt, cumin, and black pepper.