Caramelized Onion Rice

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves fresh divided
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese fresh shredded
• 0.8 cup rice long-grain uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook 20 to 22 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme and next 3 ingredients to onion; bring to a boil.
3. Add rice. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Remove from heat, and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and Parmesan cheese.