Toasted Pecan Rice Pilaf | American Pecan Promotion Board

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-4 fresh bay leaves (or dried)
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stick, diced
• 1 medium shallot, diced
• Big pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup raw pecans
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 very large handful parsley, roughly chopped
• Flaky salt, to taste