Colorful Rice Pilaf

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 2/3-cup

Ingredients:

 * 2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine or light butter
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
 * 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried

Directions:

 * 1) Place the margarine or butter in a large nonstick skillet and preheat over medium heat.
 * 2) Add the celery, scallions, and carrots.
 * 3) Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for several minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
 * 4) Add the rice, salt, and parsley to the skillet mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes, until the mixture is heated through. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture seems too dry.
 * 5) Serve hot.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 132 Protein: 2.7 g Sodium: 149 mg Fat: 2.6 g Carbohydrates: 24 g

Exchanges: 1-1/4 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group