Basmati Rice Pilaf

Total time: 20 minutes<
    I'm not sure of the proper definition of a 'Pilaf' but adding a bit of carrot, onion and celery can turn simple rice into a colorful, elegant side dish.

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (3.3oz, 95gr) Basmati rice
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 onion
• 1 rib celery   optional
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

 Instructions:

• Finely chop onion, celery and carrot.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  
• Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté about 3 minutes, or until softened.  
• Add rice and sauté, stirring for 2 - 3 minutes longer. 
• Add stock, cover and cook rice for length of time on package. 
• When done fluff with a fork and serve.