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Rice Pilaf like Joe's Crab Shack's®

Serves : 6
Prep. Time : 0:30

1 2/3 cups water
1 Tbls. butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 1/3 cups rice
1 tsp. butter
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 tsp. minced garlic

-Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan.
-Add rice, cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
-Sautee celery, onion, peppers, and garlic in butter until tender.
-Stir sauteed vegetables into rice.
-Remove bay leaf before serving.