2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 onion, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add garlic powder, and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in salt, onion, white sugar, basil, rice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes.