Microbaked Brown Rice
["1 c. brown rice", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "2 1/2 c. chicken broth, heated", "1 bay leaf", "2 sprigs thyme", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["In heavy, microwavable casserole dish, brown rice in butter until grains are coated with butter and begin to sizzle.", "Add broth, bay leaf and thyme (or allspice); season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Bring to boil on High; simmer until tender (10 to 12 minutes).", "Stir; cover and let stand.", "Serve hot.", "Serves 4."]
["brown rice", "butter", "chicken broth", "bay leaf", "thyme", "salt"]