Jalapeño Rice

Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2/3 cup instant rice
• 1 tablespoon diced pimento

Instructions

1. Combine butter, celery, scallions and pepper in medium skillet. Sauté until tender but not brown.
2. Add salt and broth, bring to a boil.
3. Stir in rice and pimento. Cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Attribution

Posted by JBic at Recipe Goldmine 7/5/01 8:57:43 am

Source: This recipe is from Bebe, a friend of mine. It was published in Southern Living many years ago.