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Vegetable Brown Rice

Name: Vegetable Brown Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup raisins; 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its own as a light main course. Raisins offer a slight sweetness, and pecans add a little crunch. --Denith Hull of Bethany, Oklahoma

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 305 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein.

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