Minted Rice with Guts To Goals Spearmint Tea

Fresh herbs aren’t always available, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on their refreshing flavor. Instead of using chopped fresh mint, try adding the contents of a Guts To Goals Spearmint Tea bag directly into your rice. Since our tea contains 100% pure dried spearmint leaves, it works as a convenient pantry alternative that adds a gentle mint aroma to savory dishes.

The result is a light, fragrant rice that’s perfect alongside grilled chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, or Mediterranean-inspired meals.

Minted Rice Recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Contents of 1 Guts To Goals Spearmint Tea bag
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley, toasted almonds, or lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook the onion until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
5. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
6. Stir in the contents of one Guts To Goals Spearmint Tea bag.
7. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook according to your rice’s package instructions (about 15–18 minutes for most white rice).
8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the lemon juice.
10. Season with salt and pepper, garnish if desired, and serve warm.

Why Use Spearmint Tea?

Because Guts To Goals Spearmint Tea is made from 100% pure spearmint leaves, the tea bag contains the same dried herb you would normally sprinkle into recipes. It offers:

• A mild, refreshing mint flavor
• An easy substitute when fresh mint isn’t available
• A convenient way to keep spearmint on hand year-round

The dried leaves soften as the rice cooks, blending naturally into the finished dish.

Serving Ideas

Minted rice pairs well with:

• Grilled chicken or turkey
• Baked or grilled fish
• Lamb dishes
• Roasted vegetables
• Chickpea or lentil salads
• Yogurt-based sauces like tzatziki

Its fresh herbal flavor brightens rich or savory meals without overpowering them.

Cooking Tip: If you’re trying this recipe for the first time, start with one tea bag. For a stronger mint flavor, you can add a little more from a second tea bag to suit your taste.