Caribbean-Style Rice Pilaf

• unsalted butter↗4 tablespoons
• medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)↗1
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• long-grain rice↗3 cups
• chicken broth↗4 1⁄2 cups
• jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped↗1
• bay leaf↗1
• dried thyme↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Add rice and stir to coat with butter. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and heat to boiling.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

4. 4

   Serve hot or at room temperature.