Rice Pilaf with Saffron Recipe | dougthecook

Ingredients

• 2 TBL light olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup small diced carrots
• 1 good pinch saffron threads
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup petite peas, thawed if frozen
• 1 cup white long grain rice
• 2 cups hot chicken stock
• Chopped parsley, for garnish, if desired