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Herbed Rice Pilaf

This easy and quick side dish is from Taste of Home magazine.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  
• 1 cup chopped celery
  
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  
• 2 1/2 cups water (I substitute chicken broth for some or all of water)
  
• 1 package (2 to 2 1/2 ounces) dry chicken noodle soup mix
  
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ( ot two teaspoons dried)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned.
   
2. Stir in the next six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
   
3. Stir in the pimientos if desired.
   
4. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 6 servings

Note: I will add additional cooked chopped chicken to this.