BROWN AND WILD RICE MEDLEY

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"I got the idea for this dish at a Mongolian restaurant here in Bogota. It's a versatile recipe as you can add any vegetable or amount of vegetables you want." Sharon Fleming - Bogota, Colombia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 package (6.7 ounces) mushroom-flavored brown and wild rice mix
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup cut fresh green beans (1/2-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green beans in oil for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots and pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add vegetables and almonds to cooked rice; stir until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges