Snow Pea and Sesame Pilaf

A tasty pilaf to make in the microwave.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3  scallions, thinly sliced
• 1  teaspoon  grated  fresh gingerroot
• 1⁄3 cup long-grain rice
• 1  cup chicken broth
•  salt (depending on how salty the broth is) (optional)
• 1⁄4 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut into ½ inch pieces
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, butter, onion, scallions and gingerroot and microwave at high power for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
2. Stir in rice to coat with oil and butter, add broth and microwave, covered with plastic wrap at high for 5 minutes.
3. Microwave at medium power (50%) for 12-15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Uncover and stir in snow peas.
5. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in sesame seeds.