RICE AND MUSHROOMS

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"Don't count on having any leftovers with this delicious, simple dish. A friend gave me the recipe more than a decade ago, and it's been a family favorite ever since!" --Beth McCaw of Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups water
4 teaspoons Greek seasoning
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, celery and celery leaves in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes longer., Add rice; cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the water and Greek seasoning. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges