Cranberry Pecan Rice Pilaf

Cooking Instructions:

  • 1 cup uncooked Lundberg® White Jasmine Rice or White Basmati Rice
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Melt butter in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, cranberries, pecans and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe adapted from USA Rice Federation, www.usarice.com/consumer