Confetti Rice Pilaf

Name: Confetti Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil or butter; 1 small onion; 1 carrot; 1 stalk celery; 1 clove garlic; salt and pepper; 1 c. long-grain white rice; 1 can chicken broth; 1/4 c. water; 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves

Published: Aug 11, 2008

Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

26 mins

Total Time:

32 mins

Cal/Serv:

225

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This comforting side dish tastes like Grandma's chicken soup — in rice form. It's the perfect accompaniment to all manner of chicken dishes.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
1 small onion
1 carrot
1 stalk celery
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 can chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1. Step 1In 3-quart saucepan, heat olive oil on medium. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and coarsely ground black pepper; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice, stirring to coat; cook 1 minute.
2. Step 2Add broth and water to pan; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 16 to 18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork; stir in parsley to serve. Makes 3 1/2 cups.

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