It'S Thyme For Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: It'S Thyme For Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan; add onion, carrots, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cooking until tender.
2
Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
3
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in pan; add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is light brown.
4
Do not burn rice.
5
Stir in chicken broth, water, frozen peas, cooked vegetables, parsley, thyme, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
7
Fluff with fork before serving.
8
Tip: if rice seems wet, place clean dishtowel firmly between lid and pan; let rest for 10-15 minutes while towel absorbs excess liquid.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup finely diced carrot, 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery, and more.

Yes, It'S Thyme For Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

It'S Thyme For Rice Pilaf

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