Classic Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
• 1 cup uncooked regular or converted white rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed (optional)
• 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat and cook rice, onion, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.

• NOTE: Recipe can be halved.