HOLIDAY WILD RICE

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Wild rice mix gets a boost of seasonal color from red pepper and green onions in this side dish from Diane Dalovisio of Lake Charles, Louisiana. "It's my husband's favorites," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
2-1/3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and green onions in oil until tender. Stir in the rice mixes with contents of seasoning packets, water, broth and cayenne. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.