Rice With Pistachios

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• yields 4 servings
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2/3 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
• 1 cup converted rice
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted. Add nuts and rice and stir to blend.

2. Add broth, salt and pepper, bay leaf and parsley sprigs and stir to blend. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for exactly 17 minutes.

3. Uncover rice and remove bay leaf and parsley. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter with a fork