Lemon Pecan Pilaf
Light & Tasty
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Grated lemon peel brings delicate flavor to this rice side dish while pecans add a satisfying crunch. Cindie Ekstrand of Duarte, California sent the recipe for this crowd-pleaser that can be quickly prepared. "My sister gave me the recipe," she writes. "It's easy to make and very tasty."
SERVINGS: 10
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions:
In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Add the pecans; sauce until golden. Stir in the lemon juice and peel. Pour over rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 10 servings.