Herbed Rice Pilaf

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.


In a medium oven safe saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until opaque (cloudy), and nutty in aroma, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions, thyme, chicken stock and salt and bring to a boil.


Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Using oven mitts or pot holders, transfer to the oven, and bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.


Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the pan from the oven and let sit, undisturbed, for 5 to 10 minutes.


Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.