CHILI-FLAVORED RICE

Chili-Flavored Rice image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions or green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup raw rice
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion, scallions, celery and chili powder. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
Add rice and stir. Add broth, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook exactly 17 minutes. Stir in remaining butter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams