Crockpot Toasted Herbed Rice

CROCKPOT TOASTED HERBED RICE Southern Living 2007 Slow Cooked Sides Prep: 7 min Cook: 2 hr 3 Tbsp. butter 1 3/4 cups uncooked converted long-grained rice (like Uncle Ben's) 2 (14-oz) cans chicken broth 1/4 tsp. salt 6 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. dried basil 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted Garnish: fresh basil sprig 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add rice, and saute

4 minutes or until golden brown. Combine sauteed rice, broth, and next 3 ingredients in a 4-qt slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in pine nuts. Garnish if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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