Oriental Rice Pilaf

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon sesame oil
 * 1 3/4 cups beef broth
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
 * 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 * 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
 * 1/3 cup diced red pepper
 * 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions
Cook onion and garlic in oil in 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender. Add broth, rice, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir green onions, red pepper and sesame seeds into cooked rice; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.