The Refectory's Rice Pilaf Recipe - USA

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups uncooked rice
• 1.5 tsp salt , divided
• 0.25 tsp ground thyme
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 cups boiling chicken broth
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine , divided
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 0.5 cup finely chopped carrots
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 avocados , peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 apple , cored and chopped
• 1 tbsp seedless raisins