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Venetian Rice

Name: Venetian Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; Dash pepper; 2/3 pound fresh or frozen peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

This is a great dish when you want a change from potatoes. It is one of my family's favorites.—Nita Cinquina, Surprise, Arizona

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Dash pepper
2/3 pound fresh or frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the rice; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth, water, basil, seasoned salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender (some liquid will remain).
Stir in peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 221 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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