Pecan-spiked Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
2. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaf; stir in pecans.