Rice Pilaf with Vegetables
So delightfully tasty! Sautéing the vegetables in a bit of butter until they soften really enhances the flavor. Sautéing the rice in the buttered vegetables helps the rice absorb additional flavor. Using a good quality chicken broth makes a big difference in flavor. I garnished the pilaf with fresh chopped parsley and chives. This one is a real winner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Diced Onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp butter
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all the vegetables and parsley, then set aside
- Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then stir in the onion, celery and red bell pepper. Sautee over low heat for five minutes until softened.
- Add the drained rice, cook and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the parsley.
- Pour in the chicken broth and give it a good stir. Raise the heat and bring the rice mixture just to the boiling point. Decrease the heat to low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust for salt and pepper, then spoon into a serving bowl.
- Garnish with additional parsley and chives if desired.
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