RICE PILAF

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This classic recipe is a great way to upgrade your meal. It only takes a few minutes longer to cook as plain rice, with a few added ingredients. Pierre Franey served this alongside chicken and seafood in sauce, but feel free to pair it as you wish. It has a subtle flavor that won't clash with sauces or spices.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 cup long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tea spoon dried thyme
Tabasco sauce to taste

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
Add the rice and stir. Add the water, salt and pepper to taste, bay leaf, parsley, thyme and Tabasco. Bring to a boil.
Cover and cook exactly 17 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and sprigs of parsley and thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 356 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams