Caramelized Onion Rice

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook 20 to 22 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. . Add 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme and next 3 ingredients to onion; bring to a boil. Add rice. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
3. . Remove from heat, and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and Parmesan cheese.