HAM & VEGGIE RICE PILAF

Ham & Veggie Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Kenn Osborne

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (5-7 oz.)
6 -8 ounces diced or chopped cooked ham (I use a small package of thin sliced ham lunchmeat cut in small squares)
1 tablespoon minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

In a large saucepan cook onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, butter, and ham till veggies are tender but not browned.
Pour rice in with veggies and ham and let rice lightly brown for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in water.
Break up bouillon cubes and add to mix.
Add black pepper.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 458.9, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 12.4