Simple White Rice

Rice is definitely a staple, but you need to change it up every once in awhile or it just tastes like... rice. This is a simple recipe to spice up your rice, but not too much. This is the rice recipe I serve with the Baked Mango Chicken.
The way it's written is what 2 of us eat for one meal, as rice doesn't keep well, but it can easily be doubled.

What you need:
1/2 c. white rice
1 t. olive oil (or vegetable, peanut, canola, etc. oil)
seasonings:
dill weed
basil
thyme
bay leaves
garlic powder
celery salt (could be substituted with any other salt)

What to do:
In small-medium sauce pan, combine 1 c. of water with olive oil and seasonings. I use 2 "shakes" of each, and 3 shakes of the garlic powder. (Yes, I know, this is HIGHLY scientific King Julian.)
Bring water mixture to a boil and add rice. Reduce heat and simmer COVERED for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

*For 1 c. of rice, use 2 c. of water and 3-4 shakes of each seasoning.

Enjoy!
-Mimi-