rice pilaf

Ingredients For rice pilaf

• 2 c

  basmati or long grain rice
• 3 1/2 c

  chicken broth
• 1/2

  of a small onion, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp

  celery, diced small
• 2/3 c

  red bell pepper, diced small
• finely chopped carrots to taste
• 1/2 tsp

  garlic powder, or to taste
• 1

  bay leaf
• 4 Tbsp

  butter
• 1/2 tsp

  salt, or to taste