Easy Baked Rice Pilaf

Notes from our test kitchen; this dish does not double well I recommend to double in two separate baking dishes,  oil may be replaced for the melted butter or use a healthy butter alternative such as Smart Balance

Servings 4

Ingredients:

1-3/4 cups warm water

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice

3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion

1 small carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded (about 1 cup)

1 celery rib finely diced

2 tablespoons melted butter

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional

Instructions:———————————

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

In a bowl combine the warm water with bouillon powder, garlic powder and black pepper; pour into the baking pan.

Add in all remaining ingredients and mix to combine.

Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring after 30 minutes of baking time.

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