FLAVORFUL GREEN RICE

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Green onions and parsley give this rice its name, but the appealing flavor is what makes it memorable.-Karin Bailey, Golden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions and parsley in oil and butter for 1 minute or until tender. Add rice; cook over medium heat until rice is coated with oil and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, cayenne and bay leaf. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.