NUTTY VEGETABLE RICE

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"This is a nutritious and delicious recipe that my family and guests love," writes Kathy Rairigh from Milford, Indiana. "We enjoy it as a side dish to grilled meats."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the water, bouillon, salt and pepper to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Stir in the mushrooms, carrot, parsley and onion. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges