Caribbean-style Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups long-grain rice
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 4 minutes.
• 2 add rice and stir to coat with butter. add remaining ingredients, cover, and heat to boiling.
• 3 reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. remove bay leaf.
• 4 serve hot or at room temperature.