Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or 4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons butter or 4 1/2 teaspoons margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • In a saucepan, saute onions and parsley in oil and butter for 1 minute or until tender.
  • Add rice; cook over medium heat until rice is coated with oil and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, cayenne pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf.