Vegetable Rice Pilaf

 Vegetable Rice Pilaf

2 Tbsp butter

1 c. diced onion

1 c. diced carrot

1 1/2 c. rice (I prefer basmati)

3 c. water

1 Tbsp chicken bullion (Better than Bullion chicken base)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

parsley for garnish

Heat butter in a large sauce pan over med-high heat. Once butter is melted add onions and carrots and cook for about 4-5 mins, until the veggies start to soften.

Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 mins. Add the water, chicken bullion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. 

Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 mins, covered. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork. You can add chopped parsley at this point if you would like.