Pecan Rice

By cdboss

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 slice chopped bacon
• 1/2 small chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans;

Preparation

Step 1

Cook 1 slice chopped bacon in butter in a saucepan. Add 1/2 small chopped onion and cook until soft. Add 1 1/2 cups basmati rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.