Microwave Rice Pilaf

Name: Microwave Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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

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."

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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 145 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

valanddansmith

Feb 11, 2013

Very good!
03kids

Jan 7, 2012

easy and loved
bjsilve0

Oct 29, 2011

I don't like white rice but I loved this and it is quick.