Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          long grain rice
   2      teaspoons     oil or margarine
   4      cups          broth or water
    1/2   cup           any nutmeats or sesame seeds
   1      package       frozen vegetables or
   2      cups          fresh chopped vegetables
                        herbs -- as desired
                        salt and pepper -- as desired

Preparation:

Heat a heavy skillet on medium heat. Add oil and stir with wooden spoon. Add rice and continue stirring for 5 min or until grains are toasted. Add broth or water cover tightly and cook for 45 min. Stir in vegetables nuts etc. and continue cooking for 5 min. Serve. NOTE: Rice pilafs are a method of cooking rice that requires sauteeing of raw grains to add a nutty toasted flavor. Any combination of herbs vegetables nuts and seeds and meats can be used with the rice. Always use a wooden spoon to stir rice to avoid breaking the grains.