Pecan Pilaf

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pecans; saute 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove pecans from skillet. Melt remaining 2 1/2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat; add onions, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; stir in pecans.