Featuring shredded carrots and rice, this eye-catching recipe was the perfect addition to a "carrot patch" luncheon I once hosted.
Carrot Pilaf
Carrot Pilaf
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Directions
- In a saucepan, saute carrots and onion in butter until tender. Add rice and stir to coat. Stir in broth and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 137 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
