Ed’s Rice Pilaf

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon butter or margarine

1. Put rice, onion and 1/4 cup butter into a lidded 2-quart microwave safe casserole. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 5 minutes on high, or until rice is lightly browned; stir once.
2. Add salt, broth and raisins to rice mixture; stir. Cover with lid. Cook in microwave oven 10-12 minutes at medium, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven.
3. Put pecans and 1 teaspoon butter into a 1-cup measuring cup. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 2-3 minutes on high; stir twice.

Makes 6-8 servings.