Parmesan Rice Pilaf
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Herb Seasoning Blend , divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, lightly toasted
DIRECTIONS
- 1. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir 3 minutes.
- 2. Add 1 tablespoon of the Seasoning Blend and chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- 3. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon Seasoning Blend and almonds.
- Substitution Tip: Prepare as directed. Use 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper in place of Seasoning Blend. Add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese with almonds.
- Parmesan Pilaf with Bacon and Peas: Prepare as directed. Stir 1 cup frozen peas and 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, into rice during last 5 minutes of cooking.