Sweet and Savory Vegetable Rice

 

 

1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin rings

1 large carrot, sliced diagonally

1 stalk celery, sliced diagonally

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

13-3/4 oz. can ready-to-serve chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1-1/2 cups instant rice

 

Directions

 

In a large skillet, cook the onion, carrot and celery, stirring frequently, in hot butter until tender (do not brown). Add in the chicken broth and the thyme. Bring to a full boil.

 

Add in the rice, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork.

 

Makes 4 servings.