Rice Medley

Name: Rice Medley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 2-1/4 cups water; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 carrot, shredded; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.—Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 103 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Rice Medley in Taste of Home December/January 1997