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Rice and Vegetable Pilaf

Full of mushrooms and carrots, this dish tastes great with Herbed Fillet of Sole (page 118).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup snipped fresh parsley
2 medium green onions, sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the mushrooms and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Stir in the broth and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

    Step 3

    Stir in the rice. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    Step 4

    Stir in the parsley and green onions. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 78

    Step 7

    Total fat: 1.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 26mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 16g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 17

    Protein: 2g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 17mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 206mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 starch

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