Pine Nut and Green Onion Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice -- Regular, Uncooked
• 1/2 c up Green Onions/Tops -- Sliced
• 2 oz Pine Nuts -- 1/2 Cup
• 2 tb Margarine Or Butter
• 2 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
• 1 tsp Lemon Peel -- Grated
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Green Onion Tops -- Sliced

Method

1. Cook and stir the rice, 1/2 cup of the green onions, and the pine nuts in the margarine in a 3 quart saucepan until the nuts are a light brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Sir in the remaining ingredients except the 1/4 cup of onion tops. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 14 minutes. (DO NOT lift the cover or stir!)
3. Remove from the heat, fluff the rice lightly with a fork. Cover and let steam for about 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the onion tops.