Toasted Rice Pilaf - Gracious Eats

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small Onion medium dice
• 1 clove of Garlic minced
• 1 cup of basmati rice
• 2 cups of Chicken stock, veggie stock, or water (use what you have)
• 1 large Bay leaf (adds so so much flavor in the dish- don’t forget!)
• Large handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and Pepper