Microwave Rice Pilaf Recipe

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In Shattuc, Illinois, Norma Jean Koelmel cooks this speedy side dish to complement most any meal. "It's just the right amount for my husband and me," she notes. "But it's easy to double for a larger family."

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Microwave Rice Pilaf Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup hot water
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup uncooked instant rice
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Directions

In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery, green pepper and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

>Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 145 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 974 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Microwave Rice Pilaf in Quick Cooking January/February 2001, p15