IT'S THYME FOR RICE PILAF

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A delightful little rice dish packed with herbs and veggies- the broth can be changed to suit your needs: beef broth for meat; vegetable broth for vegetarians, etc. Very versatile!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 48m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup finely diced carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan; add onion, carrots, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cooking until tender.
  • Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in pan; add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is light brown.
  • Do not burn rice.
  • Stir in chicken broth, water, frozen peas, cooked vegetables, parsley, thyme, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Fluff with fork before serving.
  • Tip: if rice seems wet, place clean dishtowel firmly between lid and pan; let rest for 10-15 minutes while towel absorbs excess liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 242.8, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.6

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