CONFETTI RICE

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Put a colorful side on your holiday plate with this 25-minute confetti rice recipe. Starting with Zatarain's Long Grain and Wild Rice, toasted pecans add crunch and just a tad of nuttiness. Mix bell pepper, onion, and black pepper, and let the celebration begin.

Provided by Zatarains

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package ZATARAIN'S® Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup toasted chopped pecans

Steps:

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spoon rice mixture into large bowl. Cool to room temperature. Fluff with fork.
Mix bell pepper, onion, oil, vinegar and black pepper in medium bowl. Add to rice mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Do not add pecans until ready to serve).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.3

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