Chivey Saffron Rice

A colorful dish to round out any menu. Perfect with chicken.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  cups long-grain rice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 5  cups  chicken stock or 5  cups canned broth
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  snipped fresh chives

Directions

1. Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Mix in rice and saffron.
4. Add stock and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low.
6. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Mix in chives and serve.