EASY VEGETABLE-HERB RICE

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A nice departure from the rice-a-roni routine. Don't you just get tired of those same old flavors they have?

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup thinly sliced carrot
2 cups basmati rice (or other fine quality rice)
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash black pepper
non-stick olive oil flavored cooking spray (or 1 tsp. olive oil, spread in pan with paper towel)
1 tablespoon fat-free margarine (or vegan margarine) (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray large saucepan with cooking spray.
  • Add onion and carrots and saute over medium heat, adding a few drops of water if necessary to prevent sticking, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and carrot is fairly tender.
  • Add water rice, salt, dill weed, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Cover; simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in parsley and fat-free margarine.
  • Serve.

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