Artichoke Rice

Artichoke Rice – A Quick and Easy Side

Ever need a quick and easy something extra to use as a side? One thing we think of is another Foodtasmic staple – Artichoke Hearts. You can get plain ones in cans and sometimes in jars. They are also available frozen. We usually use canned quartered artichoke hearts.

First make your favorite rice or use some that left over. We prefer Basmati for most of our dishes. Make sure to start with olive oil and garlic simmered with the raw rice before adding your liquid. Water is certainly fine. For Basmati we use a 2.25 to 1 ratio of water to rice. Be sure to let our rice sit covered after the heat has been turned off. It’s part of the cooking process. That’s another Foodtasmic hint.

You can sauté the artichoke hearts or toss them on a grill or grill pan. That will add a spot of color and flavor. Fold those into the cooked rice and add green onion and parsley.

It’s that easy and you will have a different side that will go with fish, shellfish, chicken or pork. And it can happen while you are doing other things. Give it a try soon.