RICE PILAF

For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Rice Pilaf

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter 

• 1 c Basmati Rice (rinse rice in a fine mesh colander before cooking)

• 2 c chicken broth

• 10 pieces of angel hair pasta (break up into 1-inch pieces; split 4-5 breaks)

Directions

1. Over a medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add the angel hair pasta stir for 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown.  

2. Add the rice and mix until the rice is coated in the butter, about 30 seconds. 

3. Add the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon butter and turn heat up to high to bring to a boil (keep watching, do not go and do anything else).  

4. Once boiling, turn heat to the lowest setting for simmer; put the cover on the pan and cook for 15 minutes.

5. Do not take cover off the pan until the entire 15 minutes is up.