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August 8, 2011
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Rice Pilaf

Easy Side Dishes
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
55 minutes

Substitute 11/2 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 3 cups warm water for the beef broth and water. Since bouillon cubes contain salt, you will want to omit the seasoned salt from the recipe.

Substitute 11/2 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 3 cups warm water for the beef broth and water. Since bouillon cubes contain salt, you will want to omit the seasoned salt from the recipe.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 cup long- grain rice
  • 1/3 cup wild rice
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
  1. 1

    Sauté long grain rice, wild rice, carrots, green onions and celery in margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat until long grain rice turns light brown.

  2. 2

    Add broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper to skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat. Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

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Store open packages of rice in sealable plastic bags. The rice will remain fresh longer. Aromatic rices, such as basmati, should be stored in the refrigerator.

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