ZESTY HERBED RICE PILAF

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The zesty flavor of onion is great with the crunch of celery in this light dish. It's a tasty side dish for a holiday meal. I sometimes add chopped shrimp, chicken or beef to make it into a one-dish meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the rice, celery and onion in butter until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine all the remaining ingredients; pour over rice mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges