Saffron Mushroom Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ½ cup minced onion
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms with liquid
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) ground saffron
 * 1½ cups beef broth
 * Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cook onion and rice in butter in large saucepan until golden.
 * 2) Add mushrooms, pepper, saffron and broth. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.
 * 3) Lower heat to simmer, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Fluff with fork; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired