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Creamy
Rice Pilaf Recipe
recipe and photograph by
www.finedinings.com
Serves 2
1/2 cups packaged white and wild rice with spices
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced fine
4 teaspoons cream cheese
1/4 cup Arugula, sliced thinly
Fresh Basil leaves for garnish
In a non-metal glass container combine rice and
broth, cover and microwave 12 minutes. Add butter, onion, celery and bell pepper (reserve 1 teaspoon for
garnish). Microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from microwave
oven, fold in cream cheese and sliced Arugula.
Press the creamy rice pilaf into two small ramekins,
invert onto serving plates; garnish with reserved red bell pepper, basil leaves and serve.
Wine recommendation: Chardonnay
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