Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup long grain white rice Jasmine or basmati rice works too
• 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms optional
• 1/4 cup pine nuts optional
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste

Instructions 

1. Heat a 10-inch skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Heat olive oil until shimmering, then add celery, carrots and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and pine nuts, if using.
2. Add 1 cup of rice to the pan and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. As rice begins to brown, you can add another tablespoon of oil if it seems dry.
3. Pour in low sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in ½ teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and steam for 15 minutes.
4. Let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes, then fluff and serve.