MICROWAVE VEGGIE PILAF

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"This is an easy recipe to double. I usually chop any leftover veggies and freeze in plastic bags. Then after work, I can make this dish quickly using the frozen chopped vegetables." Mary Houle - Stephenson, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup water
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Dash pepper

Steps:

In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.