Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons chopped onions
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 cup converted rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Nutritional Information
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
286 calories; 11 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 40 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 5 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data. -
4 servings
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the onions and pine nuts. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the rice, water, thyme, bay leaf and salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, stirring, making sure there are no lumps in the rice. Cover with a close-fitting lid and place in the oven.
- Bake for 17 minutes, remove the cover and discard the thyme and bay leaf. Using a fork, stir in the remaining butter and blend well.
About 30 minutes
Dining and Cooking