Herbed Rice Pilaf
Taste of Home
The zesty flavor of onion is great with the crunch of celery in this light dish. It's a tasty side dish for a holiday meal. I sometimes add chopped shrimp, chicken or beef to make it into a one-dish meal.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions:
In a skillet, saute rice, celery and onion in butter until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over rice mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until the rice is done. Yield: 8 servings.