Vegetable Rice Pilaf

This pilaf is lovely with lamb or pork.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  carrots, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup long-grain rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (You may use frozen green beans, they are cut just the right size.)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the onion, carrots, thyme, and salt, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice, stirring to coat; pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the green beans and cook, covered, until the rice is tender and the beans are tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork.