Title: Herbed Rice Pilaf
Categories: Rice Diet Lowfat
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | | Ribs of celery, chopped |
| 1 | | Yellow onion, chopped |
| 1 | | Clove garlic, minced |
| 1 | ts | Dried thyme |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | | Bay leaf |
| 1 | c | Uncooked long grain rice |
| | | Thyme sprig for garnish |
In a medium sauce pan, saute onion, celery, garlic and thyme, in oil for 5
minutes or until onions are translucent. Add bay leaf and 2 1/2 cups water,
bring to a boil, add rice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all
water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove bay leaf. Spoon into serving
bowl. Garnish with thyme sprig. Makes 4 servings. Each serving = 215
calories, 4 g protein, 4 g fat, 0 mg chol, 41 g carbs, 21 mg sodium.
Percent calories from fat = 16.6%