Low Fat Rice With Peas & Carrots (Kosher-Pareve) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice (well rinsed and drained)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
3 3/4 cups water (cold)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or according to taste)
1 tablespoon chicken consomme (Chicken Stile Consomme Instant Soup & Seasoning Mix, Pareve)
285 g peas and carrots
20 thyme leaves (optional)

Preparation

Warm oil in pot. Do not over heat!
Add onion and reduce heat, cover and slowly allow onion to golden. If needed, occasionally add 1 Tbs boiled water to prevent burn).
Add rice, and fry while stirring.
Add water, salt, consomme, thyme (if desired) and peas & carrots.
Bring to boil.
Reduce to the lowest heat, cover with clean dry kitchen towel and cover with lid.
Cook for 12 minutes and take off the stove. Leave covered for additional 5 minutes.
Do not open until cooking is done.
Fluff gently with fork before serving.
Enjoy!