Scallion Rice

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil 

4 scallions (thinly sliced)  

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 

14 1/2 ozs reduced sodium chicken broth  

coarse salt 

ground pepper  

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in rice, chicken broth, and 1 cup water. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until rice is tender and has absorbed liquid, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes more.
   
   
   From: Martha Stewart