*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                   Rice Pilaf with Basil and Pine Nuts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  14 1/2  ounces        chicken broth
   1 1/2  tablespoons   olive oil
     1/2  large         onion -- chopped
   1      cup           long-grain rice
     1/3  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
                        OR 1 1/2 teaspoons dried.
     1/4  cup           toasted pine nuts (pignoli nuts)
                        salt & pepper

Bring broth to simmer in small saucepan.  Reduce heat to low and keep 
warm.  Meanwhile, heat oil in another heavy small saucepan over medium 
heat.  Add onion and saute until translucent, about 6 minutes.  Add rice 
and stir 1 minute.  Add broth and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to low.  
Cover and cook until broth is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 
minutes.  Stir basil and pine nuts into rice. Season with salt and pepper
and serve hot.

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