VENETIAN RICE

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This is a great dish when you want a change from potatoes. It is one of my family's favorites.-Nita Cinquina, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Dash pepper
2/3 pound fresh or frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the rice; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. , Stir in the broth, water, basil, seasoned salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender (some liquid will remain). , Stir in peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges