Rice 'N Easy Saffron and Pomegranate Rice

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 Tablespoon Riceland Rice Bran Oil, optional
1 (4.6-ounce) box Riceland Rice 'N Easy Saffron Yellow Rice Mix
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, crumbled
1/2 cup pomegranate avrils, drained on paper towels
2 green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Freshly cracked black pepper, if desired

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth and oil. Stir in Rice 'N Easy Saffron Yellow Rice Mix and contents of seasoning packet and parsley. Bring to a boil.
2. Cover tightly and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 13 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat. Remove lid and cover the top of the saucepan with a clean kitchen towel. Replace lid.
4. Allow to rest at least 3-5 minutes.
5. Fluff rice with a fork. Fold in pomegranate avails, green onion and Aleppo pepper.
6. Taste for seasoning,

Note: The proper proportion for the best alternative to Aleppo pepper: Mix four parts sweet paprika to one part cayenne.