Italian Herb Rice

Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the rice. Toast for a minute, stirring often, then stir in the rosemary, thyme and black pepper.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pour in the vegetable stock and stir well. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
4 cups vegetable stock
Simmer covered for 15 minutes until the rice is tender, then turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 more minutes.
Stir in the butter and fluff the rice. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then garnish with fresh basil and serve.
1 tablespoon butter
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Salt and extra ground black pepper to taste