Rice Pilaf With Carrots

This rice dish is both pretty and delicious. My children don't usually like cooked carrots but will eat them in this dish. This recipe is from the Gooseberry Patch's Celebrate Spring.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 2  cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts or 3  tablespoons pecans, toasted

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the rice and onion; sautè 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic; sautè 1 minute.
4. Add the broth and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 minutes.
6. Stir in carrots; cover and cook an additional 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat; stir in green onion and nuts.
8. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a for and serve.