Rice and Green Chile Pilaf

A flavorful, stove-top rice pilaf seasoned with mild green chiles.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 green onion, sliced thin

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan cook onion in oil over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in garlic, chilies and rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and fluff pilaf with a fork. Stir in green onion and serve.

Makes 4 servings.