Ingredients

• 2 c. Milo's Famous Sweet Tea
• 1 c. uncooked long grain rice
• 2 T. olive oil or butter
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ¾ c. pecans, chopped
• 2 T. basil, chopped

Instructions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the Milo's Famous Sweet Tea, rice, olive oil or butter, salt and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
3. When rice is tender and no liquid remains in the saucepan, remove from heat and stir in the pecans and basil.