Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup broken vermicelli or orzo (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 4 minutes.
2. 2If using vermicelli, add it now and toast until golden brown, stirring constantly so it does not burn.
3. 3Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
4. 4Pour in the broth and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
5. 5Simmer for 18 minutes without lifting the lid, then remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
6. 6Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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