This yummy side dish is a fantastic addition to any meal over and over again.  The chives, cheese, and pine nuts are optional, but “step up” this rice dish into something special for your simple celebration.

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Rice Pilaf

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup Basmati or Jasmine rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken or vegetable bouillon
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup snipped chives optional
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese optional
• 1/3 cup roasted pine nuts optional

Instructions

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. 
• Add rice and stir constantly for about 1 minute.
• Add water and bullion cubes, stir.
• When water boils, turn heat to low and cover saucepan.  Cook about 15 minutes on gas stove (20 on electric), stirring occasionally until water is absorbed. 
• Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste (you can make rice up to this point and leave covered for about 15 minutes). 
• Stir in chives, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts if desired.