WALNUT RICE

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"I always get compliments whenever I serve it, and there are never any leftovers. The short prep and cooking time is just an added bonus." -Vera Whisner of Elkton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup uncooked instant rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the walnuts, onion, sesame seeds, salt and garlic powder in butter until onion is tender and sesame seeds are golden brown. Add water and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.