Savory Rice Pilaf

Super Foods Cookbook

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups long grain white rice
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 4  cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 1  large onion, diced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the rice and oil. Stir over medium heat until the rice is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the stock, apple juice, onions, garlic, lemon juice and thyme.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork before serving.