Crockpot Toasted Herbed Rice

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living 2007 Slow Cooked Sides
 * Prep: 7 minutes | Cook: 2 hr
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp butter
 * 1¾ cups uncooked converted long-grained rice (like Uncle Ben's)
 * 2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 6 green onions, chopped
 * 1 tsp dried basil
 * ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
 * garnish: fresh basil sprig

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add rice, and saute 4 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 2) Combine sauteed rice, broth, and next 3 ingredients in a 4-qt slow cooker.
 * 3) Cover and cook on high 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
 * 4) Stir in pine nuts.
 * 5) Garnish if desired.