PINE NUT AND GREEN ONION PILAF

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This savory side gets an extra hit of flavor from grated lemon peel.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/2 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced green onion tops

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook rice, 1/2 cup onions and the nuts in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nuts are light brown.
  • Stir in broth, lemon peel and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes; remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with onion tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

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