Confetti Rice Pilaf

By mamacasma

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

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed with press
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 can (14- to 14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 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. Add 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