White and Wild Rice Pilaf with Tomatoes and Basil

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.

• Step 2

  Add onions, garlic, and oregano.

• Step 3

  Cover; cook until onions are soft, stirring often, about 8 minutes.

• Step 4

  Mix in wild rice.

• Step 5

  Add 7 cups of water, bring to a boil, stirring often.

• Step 6

  Reduce heat to medium-low.

• Step 7

  Cover; simmer 30 minutes.

• Step 8

  Mix in white rice.

• Step 9

  Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes.

• Step 10

  Uncover and cook until water cooks away, about 4 minutes.

• Step 11

  Add green onions, basil and 1/4 cup butter.

• Step 12

  Season with salt and pepper.

• Step 13

  Mix in tomatoes.