TUSCAN BROWN & WILD RICE RECIPE

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Try this Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Recipe. Tossed with olives, asparagus and red peppers, this Tuscan Brown & Wild Rice Recipe makes one tasty dish!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 9 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups water
1-1/4 cups wild and brown rice blend (without seasoning), uncooked
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, blanched and cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing

Steps:

Bring water and rice to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 to 55 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. (Do not remove lid or stir during cook time.) Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cool.
Spoon rice into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g